"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.

1. Forecasts call for mostly sunny day with a high of 72 degrees. The overnight low will be 47 degrees and clear.

2. At 9 a.m Barrett & Company Real Estate is collecting donations of peanut butter, jelly and Marshmallow Fluff for Operation American Soldier.

3. The Board of Assessors meets at 7 p.m. at the Town House in 22 Monument Square Meeting Room.

4. Remember, you can claim your business listing in Patch Places. Learn how you can take control of you business listing and keep readers better informed about what's happening at your place.

5. The Historical Commission will meet at 7 p.m. at 141 Keyes Road in the second floor meeting room.