Deborah appoints Medford man as community and government relations officer

Joseph P. Chirichella, President and CEO of Deborah Heart and Lung Center, has announced the appointment of James C. Wallace of Medford, as new Community and Government Relations Officer.

Poetry reading tomorrow

A poetry reading and open mic will be held at the Medford Arts Center tomorrow from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.

The event’s featured poet is Diane Lockward, the author of three poetry books and winner of the Quentin R. Howard Poetry Prize.

Mix it up culminates with party for special needs campers

The seven-week “Mix It Up” camp, initiated by a local Girl Scout group, came to an end in mid-February with a party at Pump it Up.

Police Report: March 1

The following incident was taken from reports on file with The Medford Township Police Department:

On March 1 at approximately 11 a.m., Medford Police responded to the Arrowhead Tennis Club for a report of a theft in progress. Upon arrival, police located two…

Family book fair event tomorrow

Taunton Forge Elementary School is has announced their Scholastic Book Fair Carnival will take place from Feb. 25 through March 4. In addition, a family evening event will take place on tomorrow, with extended hours from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

BOE presents, adopts tentative budget

Instead of the $1.3 million shortfall that was anticipated, officials in the Medford K-8 school district are, instead, facing an approximately $650,000 gap thanks to an increase in state aid over last year.

Deadline to run for school board is March 8

Want to serve on The Medford Township K-8 district’s Board of Education? The deadline to get on the ballot is fast approaching.

Board members Ann Davidson, Katherine Santamore, and Debra Tarrant are set to see their seats expire…

Police report: Feb. 28

The Medford Township Police and Fire were dispatched to 48 South Main Street on Feb. 28 for report of a gas leak.

Residents at 48, 54 and 56 South Main Street were evacuated for a short time until the fire department could secure the gas leak.