• I’m a Medford resident, small business owner, and Medford Public School parent. I run a skincare studio in the Hillside neighborhood and serve on the Board of the Medford Chamber of Commerce. My daughter attends Missituk Elementary—formerly the Columbus School—and we live in the same neighborhood where my husband grew up. I’ve been proud to support our schools, local businesses, and community groups—and I want to keep showing up for that work on the Council.

  • I’m running because I care about this city and the people who make it home. I raise my daughter here. I run a business here. And every day, I hear from people about what they love, what they worry about, and what they want to see improve. With my experience as a board member of the Chamber of Commerce, I'm already in the room with the discussions and planners in the city; it's time for me to take a seat on the council.

    What makes me unique is that I get to be an active listener. As a skincare provider for nearly 17 years—and a small business owner in Medford for almost seven—I’m in a position where people open up to me. Even when perspectives differ, I hear the same message again and again: people care deeply about Medford and want to see it thrive.

    I believe leadership starts with listening—and then being proactive. I know how to hold different views, make people feel valued and heard, and still make thoughtful decisions. That’s the kind of leadership I bring—and that’s what I want to offer on the City Council: grounded, community-first leadership that keeps people at the center of every decision.

  • We need to support growth that makes sense for Medford—starting with our small businesses, city departments, and the people who live here.

    • Support the Charter and ward representation—so every part of the city has someone they can turn to, especially in our business districts.

    • Create roundtable meetings within each ward, where neighbors, city service providers, councilors, School Committee members, and City Hall representatives can regularly talk, listen, and plan together.

    • Focus zoning reform on our business corridors first—Mystic Ave, Hillside, and the Squares—before major residential changes.

    • Launch a developer engagement program through Planning & Development—where we bring in the kinds of developers we want, and actively showcase sites like Mystic Avenue and Medford Square. We map the route, explain our vision (including opportunities for mixed-use), and clearly lay out what infrastructure is needed to support growth. It’s happening in other cities—and it’s time we do it here.

    • Incentivize landlords to fill vacant storefronts and streamline permitting for new businesses.

    • Support our fire, police, and DPW with real staffing plans as the city grows.

    • Overhaul the city website so residents and businesses can get the info they need without frustration.

  • I’m running as an Independent because I want to work with everyone. I’m not part of a slate or political group, and I didn’t want to be. I believe Medford deserves leadership that’s focused on listening, collaboration, and problem-solving—not politics or sides.

    Through my business, my work in the schools, and my role on the Chamber board, I’ve already connected with people across the city—longtime residents, new neighbors, union members, business owners, educators. And what I’ve seen is that good ideas don’t come from one camp—they come from real conversations and diverse perspectives.

    I want to be the kind of councilor who brings people together, not pushes them apart. That’s why I’m running independently—so I can focus on what’s best for the community, not what fits someone else’s agenda.

  • I support zoning reform—but only if it’s thoughtful, phased, and built with input from the people who keep this city running. That means starting with our commercial corridors—Mystic Ave, Hillside, and our Squares—before we change neighborhoods.

    I’ve submitted multiple letters to city leadership asking specific questions—about service impacts, infrastructure capacity, and how small businesses will be supported through these changes. Many of those questions are still unanswered.

    I was honored that Medford’s Fire Chief shared his concerns with me directly—about how added density affects emergency response and staffing. That kind of insight should be front and center in this process, not pushed to the side. My priority is making sure the voices of fire, police, DPW, and schools are part of the conversation before any vote happens.

    We can have growth—but it has to be smart, inclusive, and grounded in what Medford actually needs.

  • We need to bring money into Medford in ways that support our residents, small businesses, and city services—and we have opportunities right in front of us.

    First, we can do more with tourism and events. Medford has incredible history, green space, and community energy. The Chevalier Theater already brings people in—we should be building vibrant, walkable districts so visitors stay, dine, shop, and explore while they’re here.

    Second, we can actively recruit the kinds of businesses and development we want. I’d like to see us host developer engagement programs where we map out available spaces like Mystic Ave and Medford Square, share our goals—including mixed-use possibilities—and outline what kind of infrastructure support is needed. We have to show them what’s possible and what we expect.

    Third, we need to strengthen existing efforts. The vacant storefront initiative is a start, but it could be stronger. And the Chamber of Commerce is a huge resource we should continue to partner with—bringing together people who care deeply about Medford and want to invest here.

    We should also pursue outside grant funding, streamline permits, and strengthen our relationship with Tufts to secure real community investment.

  • Small businesses should be at the center of Medford’s future. They bring life to our neighborhoods, support our schools and youth programs, and create a sense of connection.

    We need to make it easier to open and grow a business—starting with clearer processes, predictable permitting, and incentives that prioritize local investment.

    As a small business owner myself, I know the value we bring. Over 70% of my own clients come from outside Medford. After their appointments, they head to Tamper, Tastier, Goldilox, or stop by local shops—or make a night of it at the Chevalier.

    That’s real economic activity being driven right into Medford’s commercial areas. But it only happens when businesses feel supported and the city builds an environment where people want to visit, spend, and stay. That means zoning that works, clear processes, and a real investment in making our business districts thrive.

  • Never least but something I feel like we could strengthen, I’d say we haven’t fully tapped into the potential of our relationship with Tufts. They’re right here in our city—a major landholder, an employer, and a neighbor—but there’s no consistent structure for how they give back to Medford in a meaningful, long-term way.

    Every time I’ve personally reached out—whether to Community Relations or the Athletics Department—they’ve said yes. Tufts student-athletes have volunteered at school events. There’s a real willingness to help. But what we’re missing is follow-through at the city level: a reliable way to collaborate, plan, and make sure Tufts is actively investing back into the community—not just Medford supporting Tufts.

    That could look like:

    • Stronger PILOT payments to support city services

    • Job training partnerships with Medford Voc

    • Joint grant applications

    • Local event sponsorship

    • Scholarships or career pathways for MPS students

    Tufts has the capacity—and honestly, the responsibility—to play a bigger role in Medford’s future. And I believe we can get there with leadership that knows what to ask for.

    Tufts has made generous PILOT payments in past years—but those contributions are ad hoc, and without real structure or transparency. On my watch, Medford should move toward a formal agreement. Tufts benefits from being here: city services, infrastructure, public safety. It’s time we ask for a reliable, documented partnership with clear benefits for our community.

  • I love that Medford offers the best of both worlds. You can hop on the Green Line, the commuter rail, 93, or Route 16 and be downtown in minutes—but then step into the Fells or along the Mystic River and feel like you’ve escaped the city completely.

    Over by Memorial and the Mystic, I’ve seen great blue herons. We’ve got Wright’s Pond, the Sheepsfold, the lakes, the Boat Club, the Condon Shell—and that bridge by Colleen’s that so many of us grew up walking over. You can hear birds, touch grass, and then look out toward the city from Wright’s Tower.

    When I joined the Chamber’s Communications Committee, I wasn’t from Medford originally, so I did a deep dive on our history—starting at the library. I learned how the building of I-93 cut through neighborhoods but also led to protections that preserved parts of the Fells. I even read about Elizur Wright, an early conservationist whose work helped make that land permanent and public.

    It gave me a new appreciation for how special Medford is. The mix of accessibility, green space, and history—it’s something I really value and want to help protect.

  • The best way is by email: PageBuldini@gmail.com.

    You can also follow along on Instagram and Facebook, or stop by my shop in Hillside. I’m always happy to listen, learn, and talk more about what matters to you.