Medford school officials previewed a new post-MCAS graduation framework as leaders questioned unfunded testing mandates. From our own coverage: School panel previews graduation overhaul; CPC opens hearings on five FY27 funding requests.
The Medford School Committee's Curriculum and Instruction Subcommittee reviewed district testing practices and previewed the state's post-MCAS graduation framework.
The Civic Auditoriums and Convention Center Commission mapped a grant strategy for Chevalier Theatre repairs at its October 14 meeting.
The Hormel Stadium and Athletic Commission reviewed a $1 million turf replacement project and corrected its August 12 minutes.
Medford's Community Preservation Committee opened FY27 hearings on five funding requests without taking any votes. ABCD's Joshua Weitz sought $117,000 for a rental-assistance and case-management program serving "at least 20 low-income families."
Medford's Board of Health approved a grease trap variance for hummus maker Just Us Foods. The board voted 2-0, with Dr. Platowitz and Jenny Vitale in favor, to let the company's Medford facility pump its grease trap every six months instead of four.
The Medford Conservation Commission this week approved certificates of compliance closing out renovation work at two town athletic facilities.
Four Medford-resident obituaries were published this week: Bavaro, Orazio, 86; Centofanti, Emma (Volpe), 91; Cimino, Gloria F. (Favuzza); and Hayes, Mary E. Bavaro, who died October 8, immigrated from Italy to Cambridge in 1972 with his wife and three children before later residing in M…
Medford recorded 15 property transfers between Sept. 11 and Oct. 10, but only five carried a sale price so far, ranging from $369,900 to $1,590,000 with a median of $912,000. The month's top sale was 20 Hillside Ave at $1.59 million, bought by Atsuko Polzin from the Mortimer Leo Realty Trust. More
A water main break forced two Medford public schools to close Friday morning without running water. From our own coverage: Energy committee hears warning on rat poison risks; Historical panel takes up two significant demolitions. Also in today's brief (7 items): Water Main Break Forces …