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Friday, December 7, 2012
Friday, November 16, 2012
What Should Go In at the Old Deb's Place Hair Salon Space in West Medford?
In our "Visions for Vacancies" series, we ask you what you'd like to see in vacant buildings or lots around Medford.
Each month Medford Patch presents a new vacant building or lot and asks you to tell us what you think would be the best use for it. Forget what zone it's in, setback regulations and all the other zoning jargon that puts most people to sleep. If you had your way, what would you like to see there? What would be the best use for the community? This month's vacancy is the old Deb's Place Hair Salon space in West Medford, at 470 High St. What do you think should go in this storefront? Let us know by posting a comment below.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Sean Garballey Re-elected, Defeats Joe Monju
Garballey cruised to victory, receiving more than 81 percent of the vote.
State Rep. Sean Garballey won his bid for re-election in the 23rd Middlesex District Tuesday, defeating Republican challenger Joe Monju by more than a 4-to-1 margin. The 27-year-old incumbent Democrat received 81.30 percent of the vote, or 18,918 votes. Monju, a first-time candidate, took in 18.70 percent, or 4,351. The 23rd Middlesex District comprises Precincts 1, 3, 5-7, 9, 11, 13-21 in Arlington and West Medford. In Arlington, Garballey received 82.59 percent of the vote, or 14,778 votes. Monju got 17.27 percent, or 3.091. In West Medford, it was Garballey 76.67 percent, Monju 23.33 percent, or 4,140 to 1,260, respectively. Garballey, the vice chairman of the Joint Committee on Election Laws, was first elected in a special election in …
Tim
5:33 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Congratulations Sean! Thank God you won your old job at Johnnie is going away... more ›
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Police: Man Drove Around Gate, Hit by Train in W. Medford
The car was destroyed in the accident and the train sustained a few scrapes, police said.
A car was crushed in an accident with a train this morning at the High Street rail crossing after its driver went around the lowered crossing gates, according to transit police. The man, who is about 60 years old, drove his Buick LeSabre with New Hampshire plates around the gates about 8 a.m. and was struck by an Amtrak Downeaster train headed for Boston, Deputy Transit Police Chief Robert Lenehan said Thursday morning. "This fellow was the first person in line and apparently did not want to wait for the train to cross," Lenehan said. The driver was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital to be treated for minor injuries, Lenehan said. The accident was cleared by 9:30 a.m., but it caused major delays to the Lowell commuter rail line, …
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BP
1:26 am on Saturday, August 18, 2012
http://www.conwaydailysun.com/index.php/newsx/local-news/92023-train-081812 Conway man hurt in car, train collision in Massachusetts Maybe he's like James Bond more ›
Train Hits Car at High Street Rail Crossing in West Medford
Minor injuries to driver.
A car was hit by an Amtrak train in West Medford Thursday morning, according to MBTA police. There are no reported injuries from the crash, which occurred about 8:30 a.m. The accident occurred at the High Street rail crossing near the West Medford commuter rail stop, according to a tweet by the MBTA transit police. The car sustained "substantial damage in the accident; its driver suffered minor injuries, according to MBTA police. Transit police and Medford police were on scene investigating the accident this morning. Delays to rail travel are expected. READ MORE: Police Say Man Drove Around Gate, Got Hit by Train
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Monday, October 24, 2011
West Medford Shooting Victim Made 911 Call Before Passing Out
Victim transported to hospital, according scanner transmissions.
A Gardener man faces an assault with intent to murder charge after he allegedly shot another man at a Boston Avenue home Sunday. Damon Gentile, 33, appeared in Somerville District Court this morning, where he was ordered held without bail pending the conclusion of his arraignment, which was continued until Friday, Oct. 28. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf, but Gentile did not speak during the court appearance. The shooting occurred at 5A Boston Ave. about 7:40 p.m. Sunday. The victim, Corey Audino, 27, called in the shooting himself and told the operator Gentile shot him before he fell unconscious, according to a police report, written by Medford police Sgt. James Perillo. Audino's condition was unavailable Tuesday afternoon, …
superfragile
2:10 am on Thursday, November 17, 2011
Oh and to his latest victim I am so sorry for what you are going through and I am so glad that you survived! Also, to everyone complaining, what can the mayor, or a community center offer that is going to stop an ADULT criminal from traveling to a town that he does NOT reside in and shoot someone over a custody battle? That can happen anywhere and there is nothing a mayor or community center … more ›
Monday, October 17, 2011
Bistro 5 Owner to Open New Eatery in Winchester
Vittorio Ettore, owner of Bistro 5 in West Medford, plans to open a new restaurant in the current Parsons Table space in mid-November.
If you’re already missing Parsons Table, which is closing this month, don’t fret too much: Vittorio Ettore, owner of Bistro 5 in West Medford, is moving in. Ettore’s new restaurant will be A Tavola, Italian for “at the table,” and is expected to open at 34 Church St. in Winchester in mid-November. Ettore describes A Tavola as “farm-to-table eclectic Italian.” The feel will be a bit more casual and rustic than Bistro 5, but with a continued focus on fresh, local ingredients. Ettore will bring cooking techniques from his native Italy to foods found here in the United States and will also add his own twists to the cuisine. Though he is still working out the full menu, he knows there will be two signature dishes. One is a whole roasted pig, an…
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Friday, October 7, 2011
West Medford Woman Fights For Post Office
Retired principal has collected over 2,000 signatures.
Marie Rizzo remembers West Medford's old five and dime. And the A & P. And the bakery that was across the street from it. But those places are all memories now. She doesn't want the West Medford Post Office to join them as things of the past. Rizzo, a resident of West Medford for over 60 years, has distributed petitions asking the Post Office Inspector General to keep the branch open. By her tally, she's collected over 2,000 signatures so far. "I just took it upon myself to do it. It was a lot more than I thought but I’m very happy I’m doing it," she said. "I just was tired of all these symbols of our community being torn away." The post office at 485 High Street is one of 43 in the state that the postal service has under review for …
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Linda B
8:13 am on Monday, December 3, 2012
A McKinnon's Market this would satisfy the fruit and produce deficit as well as add a meat market. more ›