Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Keep the discussion going today.
Medford Patch posted an article last week after the City Council held a discussion about the current state of Medford Square. The article sparked a lenghty discussion amongst readers, residents and a couple of business owners even got into the fray. In all, readers posted a whopping 65 comments on the article. What follows is a sampling of some of the arguments posted on the article about how the square can be improved. Maryellen Conway: It's the lack of parking, not the lack of parking enforcement. If there were available parking and not just behind the stores on Riverside Ave, the cars would not be forced to park over the limit. And where is the long term parking anyway if you're getting your hair cut, having lunch or dinner, buying a …
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Temporary bridge over Mystic River is part of the plans for major Medford bridge reconstruction.
MassDOT officials and Medford legislative delegation members were on hand Tuesday night to present the Medford City Council new plans for the reconstruction of the Cradock Bridge. The historic bridge is a major one for travel into and out of Medford Square, carrying traffic over the Mystic River on Main Street near the on- and off-ramps to Route 16. A temporary bridge is part of the plans, as part of an effort by engineers to minimize the impact on traffic and local businesses. The temporary bridge would extend from a temporary Route 16 off-ramp, over the river to Clippership Drive, with access to Riverside Avenue for vehicles turning left. Two southbound lanes of Main Street on the Cradock Bridge will be maintained during construction …
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Medford City Hall
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Friday, March 29, 2013
If you'd like to see your Medford business profiled here, send us an e-mail at jake.odonnell@patch.com.
Business Name: Modern Hardware & Paint Co Business Owner(s): George Thurrott, David Spector Business Address: 440 Salem St., Medford, Mass. Phone: (781) 395-0731 Website: http://www.modernhardwarepaint.com/ Date opened: 1961 (Editor's note: Owner George Thurrott provided the following information for this week's Business Spotlight.) Modern Hardware & Paint started in 1961 at the location of the present Hot Cheese Pizza on Salem Street. I was born and raised in Medford and later with my wife Jackie put 3 children through the Medford School system. I worked at Modern Hardware from 1968 to 1980 for my partner's father. David grew up working for his father alongside his sister, Ilene. In 2002 David and I bought the business from George …
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Modern Hardware & Paint
440 Salem St, Medford, MA
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
City Council discussion Tuesday focused on a number of factors.
What started out as a Medford City Council discussion about the Cradock Bridge reconstruction Tuesday turned into a debate about issues surrounding Medford Square. The council will receive a presentation from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation next week on the planned 2014 reconstruction of the historic Medford Square bridge. "This is going to have major, major impact on Medford Square, on the traffic and the business community," said Council President Bob Maiocco. Council Vice President Fred Dello Russo, Jr. said the bridge project is going to require "a lot of support from the government and the citizens to continue to patronize all the businesses in the square." He cited a recent dinner out in a neighboring community, one he…
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Friday, March 22, 2013
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Business Name: Aljane Tax Service Business Owner: John Warren Business Manager: John Warren Business Address: 402 Salem St, Medford Phone: 781-391-3241 Email: John@AljaneTax.com Website: www.AljaneTax.com Date opened: 1971 Tell us a little about yourself and your background. I study tax all year around. I've written tax articles, organized statewide tax events, given tax presentations and developed tax software products. In a nutshell, describe your business. Aljane Tax is a one person operation that files tax returns and solves tax problems. What is your favorite part about what you do? Getting the Thank You. The nicest people come to Aljane Tax. They are the best part and when they say thanks, it's awesome. What's the most …
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Aljane Insurance
402 Salem St, Medford, MA
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Friday, March 15, 2013
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Business Name: LB Music School Business Owner(s): Lauren Bateman Business Manager: Lauren Bateman Business Address: 248-250 Central Ave., Medford, MA 02155 Phone: 781-874-1813 Email: lessons@laurenbateman.com Website: www.lbmusicschool.com Date opened: Nov. 2012 Tell us a little about yourself and your background. At the age of 27, I quit my job as a research scientist to become a full-time musician and pursue my passion for music. I have recorded three independent albums and performed throughout the New England area, sometimes to crowds of 10,000+ people. I started teaching in 2010 and have helped many students learn to sing and play the guitar. Because I was getting so many inquiries about lessons and did not have the time myself to help…
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250 Central Ave, Medford, MA
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Former sites of Sentry auto dealership, GE plant will become new housing developments, according to Mayor Michael McGlynn.
In his "State of the City" address last week, Medford Mayor Michael J. McGlynn touted two new housing development projects coming down the pike for the city. McGlynn discussed the plans of Criterion Development to build a 163-unit premium apartment complex on the site of the former Sentry auto dealership on Mystic Valley Parkway. McGlynn said the Criterion purchased the site "recognizing the superb location and amenities of Wellington Station." According to McGlynn, Criterion plans to break ground on the site next month. "This project will expand our economic base, create 16 affordable housing units, generate $341,000 in building permit fees, $573,000 in linkage fees and generate additional tax revenue," McGlynn said. There are also …
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Friday, March 8, 2013
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Business Name: Pediatric Associates of Medford, P.C. Business Owner(s): Drs. Donald DeLollis, Madeleine Khalil and Jeanne Clifford Business Manager: Natalie Kingsbury Business Address: 101 Main Street, Suite 201 Medford, MA 02155 Phone: (781) 396-1288 Email: nat.pedimed@conversent.net Website: www.medfordpedi.com Tell us a little about yourself and your background. I have been managing medical practices for over 15 years and my focus is on patient satisfaction and communication, both between staff and between staff/physicians and patients. As a parent of a first grader, I can understand the perspective of parents bringing their children to the doctor’s office and the daily stress involved in a working parent’s life, as well as their …
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Medford Dental Associates
101 Main St Ste 206, Medford, MA
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Ace Creative is the first graphic design firm in Massachusetts to be certified by the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts.
Medford-based graphic design firm Ace Creative was recently certified by the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts as a Sustainable Business Leader. According to a press release from the firm, Ace Creative is the first graphic design firm in Massachusetts to receive the certification. The firm was a recipient of a City of Medford "Green Award" last October, said graphic designer and marketing director Kim Dostaler. Ace Creative principal and creative director Ashley Lazonick Harding said the follwing in the press release: “As designers of both print collateral and interactive media, we are in a position to help our clients make appropriate choices for each project we work on. Using recycled paper for printing is one simple change …
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13 Royall St, Medford, MA
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Erin Dalbec
2:13 pm on Thursday, April 4, 2013
I somewhat agree with Sommer: I live in West Medford (I hate to get off topic, but I wish we had more variety in the restaurants and shops in this part of Medford). As for Medford Square, 75% of the time I walk or take a bus (which takes effort) to where I want to go-- this is usually Davis Square because there is more to do there (gym, food, coffee, shopping, movies, etc.) I feel like we need … more ›