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Friday, February 22, 2013

Security Upgrade Coming to Medford Schools

New security cameras, "higher-visibility" monitors being installed at Medford Public Schools.

A significant upgrade is coming to the security systems within Medford Public Schools, according to Mayor Michael McGlynn. McGlynn first discussed the upgrades as part of the series of projects to be paid for by a $3.2 million interest-free loan from the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA). McGlynn told the Medford City Council the upgrade would cost $150,000. At last week's mayoral press conference, McGlynn went into more detail, reading a report from Jack Buckley, the city's owners project manager. "Safety in our schools is a major issue," McGlynn said. The report from Buckley, as read by McGlynn, follows: We're in the process of upgrade the security cameras that are installed throughout our schools. The new system uses secure …

Giovana

2:25 pm on Thursday, May 2, 2013

Lets keep this in a positive way...I believe it is great to have a new system working soon. We will always have problems and different points of view. Why not to start with some peace and by appreciating what is being done? I think is an awsome start! Get people/ parents to learn how to act in dangerous situations. A community can do great things together. We don't need to pay someone to watch …   more ›

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