Longtime Restaurant Spared From Wrecking Ball: Medford Top 5

A look back at the five most-read stories on Medford Patch last week.

MEDFORD, MA – Longtime Italian restaurant spared from the wrecking ball; 17th century brick house for sale; retired police officer finds kidney donor; more. here's a look at the five most-read stories on Medford Patch last week.


No Sale For Longtime Medford Restaurant

MEDFORD, MA – A longtime Italian restaurant in Medford has been spared from the wrecking ball. A deal to sell the Bocelli's space on Main Street is off the table because owner Nick Catricala "just... Read more


17th-Century Medford Home Could Be Oldest Brick House In America

MEDFORD, MA – The Peter Tufts House, built around 1680, is believed to be the oldest brick house in the country. And here's the kicker - you could own this piece of history for under $700,000. ... Read more


Retired Medford Police Officer Finds Kidney Donor

MEDFORD, MA – A retired Medford police officer has found a matching kidney donor, despite 10,000-to-1 odds. Bob Rockwell, who had been battling kidney disease for years, was faced with the real possibility... Read more


Chair Of MA Gaming Commission Resigns Amid Wynn Probe

EVERETT, MA – The chair of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission resigned Wednesday amid allegations of bias both in favor of and against Wynn Resorts in the commission's investigation into Wynn's suitability... Read more


Medford To Seek Public Input On New 8-2 Polling Place

MEDFORD, MA – The Medford City Council will hold a public meeting to address the new polling location of the Ward 8, Precinct 2 after it was pulled from the VFW building. A committee of the whole... Read more