5 Things: Liquor Licenses; Council Contention; Senate Race Issues

1. Should More Medford Restaurants Have Full Liquor Licenses? City councilors talked about the possibility of opening up the city's liquor regulations to allow licenses for more restaurants during a sub-committee meeting Tuesday. Good idea? Bad idea? Take our poll.

2. Council Contention: The Boston Globe yesterday reported on the "outbursts, petty squabbles, and resentment of old disagreements and the city’s longtime mayor," that often occur during Medford City Council meetings on Tuesday nights at City Hall. Take a look at this list that highlights a few of the more contentious moments in recent history.

3. What the Top Issue in the Senate Race?: The Scott Brown/Elizabeth Warren race is shaping up to be a close one, and nationally significant. Join the lively conversation on what voters think the top issue in the election is.

4. Rain Likely: There's a 60 percent chance of rain today with highs in the upper-40s, according to the National Weather Service. Tomorrow will be cloudy with highs in the mid-40s. There's a 20 percent chance of rain or snow Sunday.

5. Sold!: Find out if there's a new neighbor coming to your 'hood. Check out these recent home sales in Medford.