Library, Emerson Umbrella Holiday Sales Start on Friday in Concord

1. Holiday Book Sale: The Concord Free Public Library's Holiday Book Sale opens Friday, Dec. 6, offering locals the chance to buy gently used books at bargain basement prices while also supporting library programs with their purchases. Get the details here.

2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for Dec. 6 include the Local Option Local Income Tax Committee at 8 a.m. and the Heywood Meadow Stewardship Committee at 8 a.m. 

3. ICYMI: In case you missed it, earlier this week we posted a rundown of results from Wednesday night's special Town Meeting. If you haven't yet, definitely check it out. 

4. Winter Market: The Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts will hold its Winter Market this weekend, with hours from 1 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7. Get the details here. 

5. Rain Friday, Maybe Snow Overnight: A strong chance of rain today, with a high of 52, according to the National Weather Service, which predicts a chance of snow and sleet overnight as the low drops down to 31.