"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 afternoon showers with a high of 65 degrees. The overnight low will be 57 degrees with showers.

2. The Board of Selectmen will meet at 7 p.m. in the Town House.

3. Community Contra Dance will take place at the Scout House beginning at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $8 and is for ages 10 and up.

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. Barrett & Company Real Estate is collecting donations of peanut butter, jelly and Marshmallow Fluff for Operation American Soldier. Please no glass!