New Medford Bicycle Commission Members Selected

There were originally 40 applicants for what ended up being the 15-member commission.

Last Friday, the city of Medford introduced the members of the newly-formed city Bicycle Advisory Commission at a press conference at Medford City Hall. Medford Mayor Michael McGlynn said the commission has been put together in part to come up with "safe routes" for bicycling throughout the city. "We want to make sure riding is more enjoyable and safe," he said. Residents Bruce Kulik, David Lubell and Susan Altman of Green Medford were community leaders who spearheaded efforts to find members and Kulik said he was "pleasantly surprised" that 40 people applied for what was originally going to be a 10-member commission. In the end, Kulik said it was decided the commission should have 15 members. Surveying riders, mapping the city, connecting…

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Bad Winter Puts Medford in $732K Budget Deficit

McGlynn says his goal will be to eliminate the debt instead of carrying it over to next year.

An historically harsh winter has put Medford in the red. At a press conference Friday, Medford Mayor Michael McGlynn announced the city has a $732,000 deficit in its winter operations budget for the current fiscal year. "That's probably an average figure for most of the communities of our size around us," McGlynn said. It's due to what McGlynn said was the fifth-most severe winter in terms of overall snowfall for Medford since 1892, the first year it was recorded. McGlynn said the city originally budgeted around $300,000 for winter operations, and the city was over budget even before the massive February blizzard that dropped two feet of snow on the city. The deficit comes from labor and contract costs, oil, gas, sand, salt, repairs and …

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Medford Honors Bombing Victims With Large Flag

The 45-by-90-feet flag was hoisted this morning across the front of City Hall.

Medford Honors Bombing Victims With Large Flag

The 45-by-90-feet flag was hoisted this morning across the front of City Hall.

The city of Medford honored those impacted by the bombing attacks at the Boston Marathon April 15 with a massive, 45-by-90-feet American flag draped over Medford City Hall Monday. "The American Flag symbolizes respect for all of the victims. It helps to bring people together and highlights the fact that we are strong and our flag will always fly freely and boldly," said Medford Mayor Michael McGlynn in a statement Monday. According to the city, the flag was commissioned shortly after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It will be unfurled until dusk Monday, according to the city. Medford native Krystle Campbell was among the victims in the bombings and she was laid to rest in Medford Monday.

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Council Revisiting Multi-Million Dollar Loan Order

City is seeking $3.2 million to complete numerous projects, has not been discussed since February.

The Medford City Council will once again discuss a loan order from the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA) in the amount of $3.2 million that is expected to be used for improvements throughout the city. Mayor Michael McGlynn and Budget Director Stephanie Muccini Burke have been requested to be present at tonight's council committee of the whole meeting at 6 p.m. in room 207 of Medford City Hall. That is to be followed by a regular city council meeting at 7 p.m. in the Howard F. Alden Auditorium. You can see what's on tap for both meetings here. The interest-free loan is available from the MWRA because the city can produce documentation for all water work appropriated from city accounts dating back to 2000, and then apply for …

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Patriots' Day Honored in Medford

Dozens gathered downtown to remember the soldiers of the American Revolution.

Medford honored Patriots' Day Monday with ceremonies at both Medford City Hall and the historic burial ground on Salem Street, where a number of Revolutionary-era patriots are buried. Medford City Council President Bob Maiocco delivered remarks at the burial ground on the 59 Medford minutemen who "marched to a small settlement in nearby Lexington to participate in the opening battle of the Revolutionary War" 238 years ago. Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian spoke about the great turnout at the event each year, as well as the presence of many children. "Living in an area that has such a rich tradition, we should be embracing this opportunity to teach our children every time, shouldn't we?" Koutoujian said. Medford Mayor Michael …

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On the Agenda: Senate Primary To Be Set

See the polling places and times for next month's special Senate primary.

The Medford City Council's agenda is a light one tonight, with the only resolution on the agenda involving the setting of the upcoming U.S. Senate special primary election. The meeting is set to take place at 7 in the Howard F. Alden Auditorium at Medford City Hall. The full agenda can be seen here. The primary will be taking place Tuesday, April 30 to decide the Democratic and Republican nominees for the Tuesday, June 25 special election to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Secretary of State John Kerry. According to the agenda, polls will be open April 30 in Medford from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The following are the voting wards and precincts as outlined in the agenda:

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Mayor: City Hall Has Cut Emissions 30 Percent

See what other "green" accomplishments McGlynn mentioned in his speech last week.

During his "State of the City" address last week, Medford Mayor Michael McGlynn touted the city's environmental accomplishments, including a big one for Medford City Hall. McGlynn said the city set an "ambitious" goal in 2010 to cut green house gas emissions by 20 percent by the end of 2015. It did not take long to surpass the goal. "We are please to announce this evening we have surpassed this and already reduced emissions by 30 percent at the end of 2012," McGlynn said. Some other conservation accomplishments by the city mentioned in McGlynn's speech:

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Mayor's State of the City Address Tonight

Address to be given by Mayor Michael McGlynn at 6 p.m.

Medford Mayor Michael McGlynn will deliver the State of the City address this evening. McGlynn will give the speech starting at 6 p.m. in the Howard F. Alden Auditorium at Medford City Hall, with a reception to follow. All are welcome to attend, according to Lisa Evangelista from the Mayor's office.

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Mayor's State of the City Address March 6

Will be given by the Mayor at 6 p.m.

Medford Mayor Michael McGlynn will deliver the State of the City address Wednesday, March 6. McGlynn will give the speech starting at 6 p.m. in the Howard F. Alden Auditorium at Medford City Hall, with a reception to follow. All are welcome to attend, according to Lisa Evangelista from the Mayor's office.

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