Medford Mayor Getting Reports Of Vandalism, Defacement

MEDFORD, MA — Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn said she has received several reports of vandalism of both personal and public property. Reports have been focused where residents displayed opinions on issues or support for the LGBTQ+ community and Black Lives Matter, Lungo-Koehn said. Signs, flags or artwork on private property has been defaced.

"These reports are alarming and unacceptable," Lungo-Koehn said. "Whatever the intention, these acts are hateful, and we will not tolerate this type of behavior in our city."

The mayor urged the community to come together and admonished those who are targeting people for their opinions.

"I will continue to do everything that I can to make sure all are treated equal and to allow all opinions to be heard, fairly, equitably, and respectfully, and I ask that everyone in the community do the same," Lungo-Koehn said.