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Category: Medford Politics
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As we embark upon another election year, we have not had a chance to look at the school committee and its candidates. Those will be added in another post. To Build New or Renovate? The knee-jerk reaction from many candidates—both on the city council and the school committee—is to build a new school. But is…
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John talks with both Michael Marks and Robert Penta, both of whom were former Medford City Councilors. Both weigh in regarding the state of the city and the upcoming elections. AND NOW A PODCAST!!! To download, just right click on the player and “Save As”.
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Rick Caraviello joins John to discuss zoning and the Medford High project. Among the discussion were around smart zones in Reading. Also discussed were the costs surrounding the High School project, where is the money coming from? Can the residents absorb an additional $2000 on their taxes? Remember early voting began last Saturday. Medford Happenings…
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If early indications are good, there is significant turn out for the first day of early voting. A strong turn out bodes well for the independent candidates who took the first three spots in the primary. They are only expected to do better! They have all run a clean campaign and have sought to engage…
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🗳️ Why Medford’s Upcoming Election Matters This is the first of many articles you should consider ahead of the upcoming elections—and what you need to know. Re-electing the current slate is not in the best interest of Medford’s long-term future or our wallets. With all the talk about building new schools, creating affordable housing, and…
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Posted today from Nick Giurleo’s facebook account. At its September 30, 2025 meeting, the City Council completely ignored a legal opinion and passed a major divestment ordinance in another 6-1 vote. KP Law was asked to review the text of the ordinance, which if approved would require the Treasurer-Collector to refrain from investing public funds…
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As we embark upon another election year, we have not had a chance to look at the school committee and its candidates. Those will be added in another post. To Build New or Renovate? The knee-jerk reaction from many candidates—both on the city council and the school committee—is to build a new school. But is…
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This was our last studio appearance as the next several weeks are booked solid. George is running for City Council this year because he believes Medford deserves better—better representation, better transparency, and better leadership. His commitment to this city runs deep, shaped by years of collaboration, community-building, and a relentless pursuit of progress that puts…
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Yes the title is salacious enough and even click baitey, however this marks our first foray into web based videos. As we have an extensive backlog of interviews, rather than keep all of our guests waiting, we have expanded our platform. We’ll still be doing work out of the Medford Community Media studio, however given…
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