Medford authorizes eminent-domain pursuit of The Loring
The council authorized Medford to pursue acquisition of the former Ramada Inn and approved up to $67,000 for 90 days of private security.
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The council authorized Medford to pursue acquisition of the former Ramada Inn and approved up to $67,000 for 90 days of private security.
Medford’s 2026 election schedule puts four City Council seats on the Nov. 3 ballot and recommends Aug. 18 as the filing deadline for incumbents.
Fire crews are operating from the rebuilt Fire Station 15 on Roberts Road while paving, landscaping and a planned logistics-center conversion continue.
Medford’s single-family city utility charge rises $9.38 monthly under rates effective July 1, with August bills expected to show the increase.
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