2015 in Review
Muccini Burke Prevails in Historic Mayoral Election
Stephanie Muccini Burke defeated former City Councilor Robert Penta to become Medford’s first female mayor under its current system of government.
Mayor McGlynn Delivers Final State of the City Address
On Sunday, November 29 Medford Mayor Michael McGlynn, the state’s longest-serving mayor with fourteen consecutive two-year terms, delivered his final State of the City Address. January 4, 2016, will mark the first time since 1956 that neither Mayor McGlynn or his father, Jack, will be representing the citizens of Medford at City Hall or the State House.
Medford, Area Experience Record-Breaking Snow Fall
An abnormally snowy and cold winter resulted in seemingly countless snow emergencies and seven snow days tacked onto the school calendar. Photo by Doug Shoop.
Medford Cop Caught on Video Threatening Wrong-Way Driver
A thirty-year veteran of the Medford Police Department resigned after being caught on video threatening a driver who drove the wrong way in a Medford rotary.
City Breaks Ground on Krystle Campbell Peace Garden
In October Medford broke ground on the Krystle Campbell Peace Garden, which will honor the Medford native and other victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.
Protestors Block Highway in Medford, Milton During Morning Rush Hour
Twenty-nine people were arrested following protests on Route 93 in Medford and Milton that brought the morning rush hour to a stand still.
Mustang Softball Team Reaches Final Round of State Tourney
The Lady Mustang softball team advanced to the final round of the state tournament, a first in the program’s history.
Green Line Extension to Cost Up to $1 Billion More Than Expected
The fate of the Green Line extension has been in question since the fiscal management board discovered in August that project costs could exceed more than $1 billion than expected.
New Businesses Come to Medford
Italian restaurant and grocery store Real Italian Gusto and candy store Sweetie’s Too opened in Medford Square while Smashburger, Panera, and Noodles and Company opened at Wellington plaza. Grocery chain Wegmans is going to move into the Meadow Glenn Mall (only Kohl’s and Marshalls will remain) and construction is anticipated to begin in the spring of 2016 on the Wynn Everett casino.
– InsideMedford.com