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What's on the council agenda? The body discussed both domestic partnerships and Verizon 5G at its April 20 meeting.

The new state-of-the-art Medford Public Library is set to open September 2021 at its 111 High St. location.

Neil Zolot / Special to the Medford Transcript What's going on with the Medford City Council? Here's a two other matters discussed during the April 13 session: 1) The City Council approved a motion by Councilor Nicole Morell to rename the Ball Square Green Line extension mass transit station the Ball Square/South Medford Station because most of it is in South Medford and to pass these sentiments onto to MBTA General Manager Steve Potfak. In early January, the council approved a similar proposal by Vice President Adam Knight. Morell said she brought the subject up again due to a lack of respon...

Neil Zolot / Special to the Medford Transcript Could South Medford receive a historic district designation focusing on its Italian-American heritage? It's something two Medford officials are proposing. City Council President Richard Caraviello and Vice President Adam Knight on April 13 introduced a proposal for the Historic District Commission to study the idea. “South Medford was a very vibrant Italian-American neighborhood,” Knight said. “It’s important we remember the roots of that neighborhood. This is a chance to capitalize on great history in Medford,” that might be documented...

Medford swimmers enjoy success in pool, despite COVID rules Dom Nicastro / Correspondent There’s a lot to be thankful for if you are the Medford High School swimming coach. Longtime coach Mary Judge (30-plus years) was able to navigate her team successfully through this truncated season, despite restrictions, because of the pandemic. The season didn’t start until last month. It usually begins the Monday after Thanksgiving. Her team was still able to win three of its four meets so far this season. Here’s how the meets have broken down: Malden 93, Medford 77; Medford 82, Lynn English 76; ...