A Medford man was convicted of first-degree murder of a U.S. Army veteran in 2013 during his retrial last week, according to officials. Jessie Williams, 34, was also convicted of armed robbery, armed assault in a dwelling, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury and unlawful firearm possession in connection with … Read more
Medford is looking to become the latest Massachusetts municipality to send a home rule petition to the State House to enact a tax on “high-end real estate deals.” Backers say the measure would address the city’s affordable housing “crisis,” but the idea is not sitting too well with residents. Some engaged in a shouting match … Read more
More than a handful of cities and towns north of Boston are teaming up in an initiative that will address the rising rate of homelessness plaguing the region amid the housing and migrant crisis. Malden Mayor Gary Christenson has announced that his city will be spearheading a joint program that will provide support and outreach … Read more
