Medford's First 2017 City Council Meeting Tuesday

The year's first Medford City Council meeting took place Tuesday night at the Howard F. Alden Memorial Auditorium.

Councillors Rick Carviello and Michael Marks were officially introduced as Council President and Council Vice President, respectively.

Among the discussion Tuesday was talk unanimously endorsing moving Medford's default speed limit from 30 miles per hour to 25 mph, something cities and towns are now allowed to do. Marks said this motion - though a council vote would pass it - should be reviewed by the traffic commission before its passing. Then proper notification will be sent to residents.

Routes 16, 28, and 38 - state-numbered roads - can not be affected.

Watch the full meeting below.

Reminder that there is a community police meeting Wednesday night at the South Medford Fire Station at 7 p.m.