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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 11

A sunny day, a handful of town meetings, and a Polynesian experience.

"Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. The National Weather Service is predicting a beautiful day today, with lots of sun and a high of 81. 2. The Historic Districts Commission is meeting tonight at 7 p.m. in the second floor conference room at 141 Keyes Road. The Board of Appeals is meeting tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the first floor conference room at 141 Keyes Road, and the Finance Committee is holding an orientation for new members hosted by Finance Director Tony Logalbo at 7:30 p.m. in the Town House that is also open to the public. 3. Keep up with National Farmers Market Week today in Belmont. The farmers market at the corner of Cross Street and …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 4

Go out. Stay in. Start a blog.

"Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. The National Weather Service predicts a slight chance of rain today, with a high of 78. Tonight should be dry with some clouds, with a low of 62. 2. As always, Patch is looking for bloggers to post on our website. If you've got something to say and want to share with the community, e-mail the editor at Chris.Tanguay@Patch.com today. 3. Get your daily fix of fresh veggies at the Belmont Farmers Market today. The market is at Cross Street and Channing Road and opens at 1:30 p.m. 4. Bring the kids to Wilson Farms in Lexington for a free tour, or enjoy an evening out with Ben Rudnick and Friends playing on the lawn at …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: July 28

Lots to keep the kids busy, and fresh food for the table.

"Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. It's expected to be a pretty pleasant day for the most part. The National Weather Service predicts highs in the low to mid-80s, with a slight chance of thunderstorms tonight. 2. Wilson Farm in Lexington is offering free behind-the-scenes tours of the 33-acre farm for youngsters ages 5 and up. Space is limited on the 10 a.m. tour, so call ahead to make sure your child has a spot, (781) 862-3900. 3. Young ladies ages 8-12 who would like to hone their writing skills and tap into their "inner writing goddess," should check out the Goddesses Writing Workshop with Barefoot Author Burleigh Muten at Barefoot Books on …

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