Government · Historical Commission
Historical Panel Declines to Block Two Demolitions
Medford Historical Commission clears the way for demolition of two significant buildings in back-to-back 0-4 votes.
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Government · Energy & Environment Meetings
Arlington Advocate Warns Medford Panel on Rat Poison
Medford's Energy and Environment Committee hears a stark warning on rat poison, takes no action.
Government · City Council
Council votes to finalize zoning consultant RFP
Medford council votes 4-0 to finalize zoning consultant RFP after design-standards fight.
Government · Board Of Assessors
Medford Assessors Approve Round Two Tax Exemptions
Medford assessors uncover first-ever use of a veteran tax exemption clause tied to spousal home ownership.
Government · City Council
Council funds law department one more month
Medford council extends law department funding one month amid a $5.7 million legal spending fight.
Government · Arts Council
Medford Arts Council Opens 2026 Grant Review Cycle
Medford Arts Council opens 2026 grant cycle with 16 applications and a budget nearing $100,000. Grants manager Tyler reported applicants have requested just shy of $30,000 so far, with six submissions returned for revision ahead of the October 15 deadline.
Government · Zoning Board of Appeals
ZBA continues two ADU dormer cases to October
Medford's Zoning Board of Appeals continued two contested ADU dormer cases to October while it seeks more legal guidance on the state's new accessory-dwelling law.
Government · Community Development
Medford details $1.6 million in CDBG spending
Medford's annual federal grant report shows $1.56 million spent on housing, sidewalks and services.
Government · City Meetings
Medford panel votes to combine holiday meetings
Medford's disability commission combines holiday meetings and starts ranking crosswalks for ADA upgrades.
Government · City Council
Residents press council to rewrite 1974 noise law
Medford's Ward 1 councilors field an earful on noise, traffic and development at first neighborhood meeting.
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