No Arena Recount; It's Vets Day; Soccer Playoffs

Good morning, here are five things to know today:

1. It's Veteran's Day: Some of us may still have to go to work today, but there's no school for Medford Public Schools students.

2. Soccer Playoffs: After winning a thriller against Lincoln-Sudbury, the Medford  boys soccer team plays Masconomet today at 10 a.m. at Manning Field in Lynn.

Mark Arena lost his spot on the City Council by only 36 votes Tuesday, but he won't seek a recount, he said in written statement Thursday. "With only 35 votes separating me from election, we did consider requesting a recount at the urging of so many of you," Arena said in an email, "but in the final analysis, we have confidence in the system and in the dedicated people who worked diligently in the polling places and in the registrar's office."

4. A Few Showers: Highs in the low 50s are expected today with a 20 percent chance of rain, according to the National Weather Service. Tomorrow - Sunny with highs in the low 50s.

McGlynn Elementary School is holding it's fourth annual thanksgiving food drive. The school is working with the Medford Family Network to identify families who would benefit from a box of food. The remainder will be distributed to the Church of Evangelical Holiness and St. Francis Parish.