Local Student to Auditon Before Simon Cowell; and a Laptop for Every Student?

Good morning, Medford. Here's five things to know today:

: A technology committee proposed a plan last night asking to give every Medford High student a laptop or tablet computer.

: Crooner Dennis Taylor has a voice that harkens back to 60s soul -- but he's only 15. He's going to perform before former American Idol judge and host of the XFactor, Simon Cowell.

: The city council talked about tickets and towing as park of the city's street sweeping program, as well as new parking enforcement efforts in Medford Square.

An envolope containing a brown granular substance was found at Medford police headquarters Wednesday. The state police bomb squad was called in, but it was determined the contents weren't explosive or poisonous. It was taken to a lab for testing.

Clouds But then Sun: Highs are expected to be in the mid-60s today, according to the National Weather Service. It will be cloudy this morning, but make way for a sunny afternoon.