If there’s one topic that gets the Medford community talking, it’s parking. You’ve likely seen the newer parking meters across the city and more recent parking restrictions in your neighborhood and wondered, “What gives?” Well, the 4Squares team went straight to the source in our recent interview with Faye Morrison, the city’s new Parking Director, and learned about the newer technologies that - hopefully - will make our lives easier in more ways than one. Welcome to Medford!

If you've got a rental property, you've probably got tenants right now - but are you getting the right rent? Here's how to price the rent of your investment property with confidence - something to think about before the next rental season rolls around. Interested in more real estate news, advice for homeowners & property investors, great local info - all from 4Squares? Sign up for our newsletter!

New apartment, new home, new neighborhood, new neighbors. That's the good stuff. But don't forget to think about trash & recycling collection, parking permissions and street sweeping!! You'll want to check in with your town or city, and here's where to start - Arlington Trash - Policies and schedules for recycling, trash and compost, plus hazardous waste. Street Sweeping - Arlington sweeps all roads twice a year, in fall and spring, so you'll want to know when and where to av

Take a minute to listen in - I compare to last year and the numbers may surprise you!! Is this local real estate info helpful? Want to learn more? Sign up for the 4Squares Medford Newsletter and get our monthly Medford housing market updates straight to your inbox!

With the pumpkin-spice season in full swing, we all know the holidays aren't far behind, which means shopping for gifts! Whether you're looking to get ahead on your holiday shopping or need fresh ideas - bookish, musical or for that quirky homebody you love - we've got you covered with the 4Squares Gift Buying Guide. 4Good Vibes, 392 Main Street, Medford, MA If you're looking for a signature gift for that hard-to-buy-for person on your list, 4Good Vibes is the gift shop for y

Local readers, writers, comic book enthusiasts and patrons of our fabulous new library, take note! And enjoy the abundance of beautiful gifts for you and yours this year. Maxima Gift & Book Center, 212 Massachusetts Ave. Arlington, MA Check off the gifts for the book lovers, puzzle fans, and game lovers in your life at Maxima Gift & Book Center. Bookish Gifts: Highlights of this one-of-a-kind collection include book-themed candles like Page One, with orange, basil, and amber

The holidays rock, at least, around here they do. Boston is a great music town with lots of great local talent - large and small - in the communities nearby. Whether you're taking lessons or buying classics here's a few ideas for the musically-minded. vinyl index, Bow Market, Somerville, MA If you’ve always wanted to bring the music of your era to the younger folks in your life (we’re looking at you, aunties and uncles!), then vinyl index is where to stop and shop. Sign up fo

The Mad Rush to the End We’ve reached the point in this project where everyone is ready to be done. And I mean D.O.N.E. I’m sick of the house being filthy. I’m sick of eating takeout. I’m sick of being broke from eating takeout. My pants are tight from eating takeout! (Did I mention we are eating a lot of takeout?) And I’m pretty sure the crew is sick of showing up bright and early every morning to face my anxious questions and concerns about every little thing. And there hav

What's changed on your street in September? And it sold for how much? A quick pdf list of single-families, multis and condos sold in Medford in September 2022. Do you find this local real estate info helpful? Want to know more? Sign up for the 4Squares Medford Newsletter and get our monthly Medford housing market updates!!

Medford was originally known for rum, and now, it’s known for beer! The same IPAs and pilsners you’ve enjoyed at home or at pop-up events around town will soon be served at Medford Brewing Company’s tap room at 30 Harvard Avenue in West Medford! We spent some time with Medford Brewing Company’s co-founder, Max Heinegg to learn the story behind the story of Medford Brewing, and what Max loves about living in Medford. What brought you to Medford? I came to the Boston area 26 ye