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  • Why voting in a slate is not ideal for the city of Medford MA

    Electing a slate-backed city council like Our Revolution Medford risks undermining the democratic values it claims to uphold, replacing genuine representation with ideological conformity and insider politics. Our Revolution has positioned itself as a progressive force for change. Yet beneath the surface of its inclusive rhetoric lies a troubling consolidation of power. By endorsing a…

  • Why voting in a slate is not ideal for the city of Medford MA

    Electing a slate-backed city council like Our Revolution Medford risks undermining the democratic values it claims to uphold, replacing genuine representation with ideological conformity and insider politics. Our Revolution has positioned itself as a progressive force for change. Yet beneath the surface of its inclusive rhetoric lies a troubling consolidation of power. By endorsing a…

  • Interview with George Scarpelli

    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…

  • Days after the primary election

    Congratulations to all the independent candidates who made it past the primaries. The above speak volumes about the missteps that our revolution have made. Their choices to not engage the residents around zoning may have ultimately cost them the elections in November and while the mayor enjoys running unopposed this election cycle, this should serve…

  • Primaries are today!

    Today is the day to vote! Please see the info which was gathered from Gotta Know Medford – https://www.gottaknowmedford.com/election-2025-in-person-voting-is-tuesday-sept-16/ Polling locations are as follows: Ward 1 – Precinct 1: Andrews Middle School, 3000 Mystic Valley Parkway Precinct 2: Firefighters Club, 340 Salem St. Ward 2 – Precinct 1: Roberts Elementary School, Park St. & Court…

  • Meet and greet the candidates at Colleens Ice Cream shop

    Thank you to Colleens Ice Cream Shop in Medford Square for making their shop the center of the political universe. You will not get a better chance to speak to these candidates and voice your concerns and questions. There are a lot of issues for both the city council candidates and the school committees. Questions…

  • The slate problem in city council

    From Nick Giurleo’s facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575246882228 At the six-hour-long August 5, 2025 meeting of the City Council, the MBTA presented a request to approve a project involving the elimination and relocation of bus stops on Boston Avenue. The plan involved replacing lane markings and signage, adding new granite curbing and a concrete sidewalk, and…

  • Meet and greet the candidates at Colleens Ice Cream shop

    Thank you to Colleens Ice Cream Shop in Medford Square for making their shop the center of the political universe. You will not get a better chance to speak to these candidates and voice your concerns and questions. There are a lot of issues for both the city council candidates and the school committees. Questions…

  • Medford City Council Candidates

    If you could not make it over to the public library last Wednesday, here is the video of the entire event. You get a glimpse of each candidate and the reasons why they are running for city council. For the independent candidates, their websites are posted below the video clip. It must be stressed, the…

  • Engaging younger voters

    Last night began the Independent Candidates town hall. A majority of attendees were younger Medford residents and that is on purpose. It is important for those in attendance to learn about city hall and to know and understand the decisions that are made on their behalf. This was a call to get them fired up…