This is a list of the past and present mayors of Medford, Massachusetts .
From 1950 to 1988, an appointed city manager served as the chief administrative manager of the city.
| No. | City Manager | Term |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Shurtleff | 1950– 1956 |
| 2 | John B. Kennedy | 1957– 1958 |
| 3 | Edward J. Conroy | 1958– 1960 |
| 4 | John C. Carr | 1961– 1962 |
| 5 | Howard Reed | 1962– 1970 |
| 6 | James O. Nicholson | 1970– 1980 |
| 7 | Carroll Sheehan | 1980– 1982 |
| 8 | John Ghiloni | 1982– 1985 |
| 9 | Richard Lee | 1985– 1988 |
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