Week in Review: Restaurant Seized; Union President Speaks in Medford

Here's some of the top stories from Medford this week, Monday, May 16 to Friday, May 20, 2011:

: The Italian eatery located at 21 Main St. was seized by the Department of Revenue last week because it owes the state a total of $142,784.20 in taxes and penalty fees, department spokesman Bob Bliss said. Nearly all of the back taxes, which date back to 2006, stemmed from the meals tax, he said.

: Claire Diminico has lived with on her doorstep for 30 years, with a great view of one of the city's most precious hidden jewels. The pond's playground and beach have been popular with neighborhood families for generations. Diminico is the "queen of Wright's Pond," keeping a watchful eye on things.

: Robert Haynes, President of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO was the guest speaker for the Medford Democratic Committee Meeting Wednesday.

: A fatal fire at 3610 Mystic Valley Parkway last Friday morning remains under investigation, authorities said Wednesday. Information on the fire is being withheld until the investigation is concluded, Deputy fire Chief Patrick Ripley said.

Watch the McGlynn School Orchestra: The award-winning orchestra performed for the school committee Tuesday. Check out and of their performance.