City of Medford, Medford, MA 02155
Samantha Donahue is a seasoned library professional with extensive experience in various roles within library and visitor services. Currently serving as the Senior Children’s Librarian at Medford Public Library since July 2022, Samantha previously held positions as a Consumer Care Specialist at The Fulham Group and as a Lead Visitor Services Associate at The Trustees of Reservations. Additional experience includes roles as a Writing Coach at Saint Michael's College and as a Guest Services Representative at Simon Property Group. Samantha's academic background includes a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from Simmons University and a Bachelor of Arts in English and French from Saint Michael's College.
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City of Medford, Medford, MA 02155
The name Medford is thought to have come from "the ford by the meadow" or "Meadford" thus commemorating the importance of the fordable part of the Mystic River located just west of present-day Medford Square. The original area of Medford was owned by Mathew Cradock, the first Governor of the Massachusetts colonies. Although Cradock never saw it, he employed men to develop his land into a plantation. After his death, the plantation passed to his heirs and then was sold en masse in 1652 to Edward Collins. The area was designated a "peculiar" which signified that it was private property and not a properly incorporated town. Collins began selling pieces of land to others after 1656. In 1684, Medford was granted the right to raise its own money by the General Court. In 1892, Medford became incorporated as a city.