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Five Things: Medford's Grad, Dropout Rates

City Council holds a committee of the whole meeting tonight.

Good morning, Medford! Here are five things you need to know today, Tuesday, Jan. 29:

1. CITY COUNCIL: The Medford City Council is holding a committee of the whole meeting tonight at 6 in Room 207 of Medford City Hall. Here's a look at what they'll be discussing.

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2. GRAD, DROPOUT RATES: Take a look at the data released by the state regarding graduation and dropout rates and see how Medford stacks up.

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4. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On Jan. 29, 1936, the U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame elects its first members in Cooperstown, N.Y.: Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Matthewson and Walter Johnson. Information courtesy of History.com.

5. TODAY'S FORECAST: Mostly cloudy but finally warming up, high of 42. Cloudy tonight with a chance for rain showers or sleet, low of 37.


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