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Medford's Somerville Street connector project cleared a key milestone this week with final design approval, according to Medford Patch, capping a design phase that began in fall 2024. The approval positions the pedestrian and cyclist connector for the next phase of development, though a…

Construction is expected to begin soon on a long-awaited pedestrian and bicycle underpass in Medford, creating a new car-free connection beneath a city roadway, according to Patch. Meanwhile, the Medford Police Department is preparing for the city's largest annual community gathering, N…

Medford residents get a chance this week to shape upcoming MBTA bus route changes at a City Hall open house, per Medford Patch. Separately, the town has opened applications for its Senior Work-Off Tax Abatement Program, letting eligible older homeowners reduce their property tax bills t…

A well-known coffee chain opened a new Massachusetts location this week as a longtime breakfast spot closed its doors after 20 years in business. The item comes via Medford Patch's Massachusetts Food Week roundup, headlined "Famous Coffee Shop Opens + Beloved Massachusetts Bar Closing: …

A Westborough man faces charges tied to an incident at a Medford ALDI, according to a Patch report circulating this week. Meanwhile, Tufts University athletics continued its strong academic showing, with the women's lacrosse team named to the IWLCA Academic Honor Squad and 11 players ea…

Real Italian Gusto has permanently closed after more than a decade in Medford Square, ownership confirmed this week. The restaurant at 24 High St. shut its doors for good, and its owners have publicly thanked longtime customers, according to Patch, whose follow-up report "Medford Restau…

Medford's town news wire was quiet Friday, with no new Town Hall, schools or library items to report. Today's intake from the town's News Flash feed, Medford Public Schools, and the Medford Public Library turned up no qualifying announcements, program updates, or press releases for resi…

Medford Square loses a longtime dining spot as the city gears up for the new school year. Real Italian Gusto, an Italian restaurant open for more than a decade at 24 High St., has closed, according to a Patch report ("Italian Restaurant Suddenly Shutters In Medford"). Separately, the ci…

Medford advances a $5 million plan to redevelop a city-owned property into a new community center, officials confirmed this week. The city also opened electronic bidding on Invitation for Bid IFB 27-0241 for turf repair and drainage work at Brooks. Meanwhile, Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn j…