Medford Library Restrooms Stir Debate

SONG OF THE DAY: "Memory Boy" by Deerhunter

Good morning, Medford! Here are five things you need to know today, Friday, May 10:

1. LIBRARY RESTROOMS: Our post Thursday about Councilor Michael Marks' concerns about the public restrooms at the Medford Public Library has spurred debate here and on our Facebook page. What do you think? Join the conversation.

2. DON'T TOUCH THE DRIVER: In response to attacks on employees, the MBTA has launched a new campaign. Check it out here.

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4. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On this day in 1869, the presidents of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads meet in Promontory, Utah, and drive a ceremonial last spike into a rail line that connects their railroads. This made transcontinental railroad travel possible for the first time in U.S. history. No longer would western-bound travelers need to take the long and dangerous journey by wagon train, and the West would surely lose some of its wild charm with the new connection to the civilized East. Information courtesy of History.com.

5. TODAY'S FORECAST: Partly sunny with highs in the upper-70s. Chance of showers tonight with a low of 56.