Community Corner

Patrick Considers Medford Water Fund Transfer; Fireworks Tonight

Here's five things. Tuesday, July 5, 2011.

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

Celebrate the Fifth of July: A rainy forecast Sunday prompted several communities in Massachusetts to delay their fireworks ceremonies until tonight. Lynn/Swampscott, Danvers and Haverhill all have shows tonight, if you're willing to drive to get your fireworks fix.

: It is now up to Gov. Deval Patrick to decide whether the city can transfer over $1 million from a water account to balance this year's municipal budget.

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Sunny and Warm: Clear skies are expected today, with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s, according to the National Weather Service. Similar weather is expected tomorrow.

No City Council Tonight: Summer has hit, and the city council will be meeting sparingly the next few months. No meeting tonight.

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: Medford Middle schoolers are heeding a call to civic duty, and they are doing it through school-run Builders Club programs. Clare Kelley is one student who heard the call, and joined McGlynn's Builders Club.

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