Monday, May 13, 2013
Medford Patch editor Jake O'Donnell is making a move to the big city.
Dear readers, As some of you may be aware, my time as the local editor of Medford Patch has come to an end. Friday was might last day in that role, although my posts will appear on this site through this morning. I am staying with Patch, although in a different role. Starting today I am taking over as local editor of our Back Bay and Beacon Hill Patch sites. My time in Medford was admittedly brief. I came here at the start of the year with very little knowledge of this city just north of Boston with rich culture and history. What I came to find was a vibrant, fun community that was such a joy to cover. It was certainly an active four months here in Medford. In that time I hope I was able to bring you a wide, diverse range of stories and …
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Friday, January 4, 2013
Jake O'Donnell is the new local editor of Medford Patch.
Dear readers, You've probably noticed the new name and face atop Medford Patch for the last few days or so. That new name and face is mine, Jake O'Donnell, and I'm pleased to introduce myself to you as the new local editor of Medford Patch. I come to you after spending 18 months as the local editor of the Patch site in Salem, N.H. After living my entire life in the Granite State, I recently decided to get closer to Boston and Medford presented that opportunity. I'm extremely proud of the site I built in Salem and am eager to get started in Medford. Previous Medford editor Jarret Bencks is a longtime friend of mine and I know I have big shoes to fill. I promise to continue the high degree of coverage of this city that you've come to expect …
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
"I expect that the state will address the issues of unfunded mandates that affect communities like Medford in an adverse way." -Superintendent Roy Belson
The following was submitted by Medford Superintendent Roy Belson in response to comments on a previous article regarding Medford's busing program. For the record: Medford does not pay to transport students to either the Malden Charter School or to the Essex Agricultural School. Tuition payments are made through the Department of Revenue “Cherry Sheet” as a reduction in local aid. The morning start time has been changed by approximately 15 minutes so that we can pick-up students at ten different stops across the community, travel to Lexington/Minuteman, and return in time to transport elementary student to an in-city school. The multiple uses of this bus will save Medford taxpayers $60,000. this year. In some other cities students are …
Monday, January 17, 2011
Will TV 3 Allow for Public Debate without bans and restrictions?
Note: The following is published as a letter to the editor, and is written by Joe Viglione. None of the opinions stated should be considered the view of Medford Patch: On Tuesday evening, January 18, I will be speaking to the Medford City Council about political speech, about opening up the cablespace at TV 3 which we who pay a Comcast bill fund, and for every Medford citizen to be able to express themselves on channel 3. It's an election year and voices want to discuss issues and ideas concerning those running for Mayor, for City Council and other elected positions in our community. There is hardcore censorship going on at tv 3. Oh they disguise it as "banning" or they insinuate those with opinions they don't agree with are "…
Chris
2:44 pm on Thursday, January 10, 2013
Welcome, Jake! Medford is a cool place to live, and I look forward to reading your coverage. more ›