Is it time to allow in-person attendance for Medford government meetings? Neil Zolot / medford@wickedlocal.com Could Medford residents soon be in the same room with local officials? The City Council is looking to allow residents to attend their meetings at City Hall as soon as possible with cautionary measures, approving a proposal by member George Scarpelli on March 2. “We have to have the option for the people’s forum to be open to the people,” he said. “If people have health issues, I respect that, but there are people who want to come.” “It should be an option,” Councilor John Falco agreed.