Good morning, Medford. Here's five things to know today:
: Mark Arena was sworn in to the city council Tuesday night, replacing Stephanie Burke, who is now the city's budget and personnel director.
: A house fire broke out at 44 Sherwood Road at about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. Four occupants escaped unharmed.
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: Roger Beattie was arraigned yesterday in Middlesex County Superior Court in Woburn, where he was ordered held on $20,000 cash bail on two counts of perjury. Prosecutors allege Beattie lied about witnessing his roommate kill another man last summer.
: A meeting to discuss the second phase of the extension, which could include a station on Route 16 near the Medford/Somerville line, will take place at 6 p.m. at Brooks School tonight.
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Take The Kids to the Library for Story Time: Winter Story Time is for ages ages 2 to 5. Drop by the library at 10 a.m. for a story and simple craft.
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