“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Sunny: Today will be clear and sunny but windy, with gusts up to 23 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service. High: 50, Low: 34. 2. Sing-a-long: Bring your preschooler to the Needham Free Public Library today from 3-3:45 p.m. for a sing-a-long with Ed Morgan. This program is free, with no registration required. Please arrive on time. 3. Plugged In fundraiser: Support the Needham-based Plugged In Teen Band Program at their Fall Family Night Fundraiser …

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Rain: Rain is possible today, mainly before 3 p.m. and again in the evening before 11 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. It will also be windy, with gusts up to 34 miles per hour. High: 43, Low: 35. Chance of precipitation: 80 percent. 2. Crafts: Bring the kids to the Needham Free Public Library today for “harvest” crafts. Two sessions are scheduled, from 10:30-11:15 a.m. and from 3:30-4:15 p.m. The program is geared toward ages 2-6. It is free, with no …

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Chance of snow: Expect rain all day with a possibility of some snow before 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. It could be breezy with gusts up to 31 miles per hour. High: 47, Low: 40. Chance of precipitation: 80-100 percent. 2. Storytime: Children ages 5 and under are invited to drop by the Needham Free Public Library today at 10 a.m. for stories, music, movement and more. 3. Thrift shop open: The Needham Community Council Thrift Shop is open …

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Sunny: Today will be clear and sunny with a calm wind, according to the National Weather Service. High: 42, Low: 28. 2. Don’t forget to vote! In case you’ve been living under a rock for the past year or so, here’s a friendly reminder that today is ELECTION DAY. That means you (yes, you!) should head to your local polling place today between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. and cast your ballot for the next U.S. president, Massachusetts senator and more. For a complete look at who’s …

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Mostly sunny: Today will be most sunny but cooler, with a high of 45 and a low around 26, according to the National Weather Service. 2. Last chance to vote absentee: The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot is noon today. Applications are available in the town clerk’s office at Needham Town Hall or online at needhamma.gov/townclerk (click on “Voter Registration and Information” at the bottom of the left column). All absentee ballots must be received by the town …

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Cloudy: Today will be cloudy with a slight chance of showers after 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. High: 54, Low: 35. Chance of precipitation: 20 percent. 2. Home game: After several weeks away, the Needham High School varsity football team will be back on home turf tonight as they play Framingham High School at Memorial Field. Kick-off will be at 6 p.m. Gate admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens; children 6 and under …

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Cloudy: Today will be cloudy with a slight chance of showers before 9 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. High: 57, Low: 41. 2. Antique appraisal: Wingate at Needham invites local residents to come learn more about antiques today from 9-11 a.m. Peter Yvanovich, president of New England Inventory and Appraisal Services, will show you how to “Turn What’s Old Into Gold.” This program is free, but participants are limited to two items each. Please do not …

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Chance of showers: Today will be cloudy with rain possible before 2 p.m. and wind gusts of up to 20 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service. There is a slight chance of showers in the evening. High: 63, Low: 43. 2. Happy Halloween! Weather permitting, Needham’s little ghosts and goblins will be trick-or-treating around town tonight. If you want to wait until just before dark, keep in mind that the local sunset will be at 5:39 p.m., according to The …

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Rain: Hurricane Sandy was expected to move out of the area Monday night, but the showers will remain, with a 100 percent chance of precipitation today, according to the National Weather Service. Rain will continue into the evening, ending by around 1 a.m. High: 68, Low: 54. 2. Library activities: If you’re looking to get out of the house after a day of hunkering down inside during Hurricane Sandy, bring the kids to the Needham Free Public Library for a Halloween-…

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Special Town Meeting: Depending on how Hurricane Sandy treats the region today, Needham is scheduled to go forward with its special Town Meeting tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Powers Hall, on the second floor of Needham Town Hall. On the warrant are zoning and budget articles and several projects up for Community Preservation Act funding. Check out the warrant at needhamma.gov (or in the image gallery at right). If the meeting is postponed because of the weather, an …

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Mix of clouds and sun: Today will be mostly cloudy, gradually becoming sunny, with clear skies in the evening, according to the National Weather Service. High: 68, Low: 47. Weekend forecast: Showers possible; high of 66 on Saturday and 59 on Sunday, with lows of 46 both days. 2. Family movie: Bring the kids to the Needham Free Public Library Community Room today at 3:30 p.m. for a free showing of “The Pirates! Band of Misfits,” which is rated PG and runs 88 minutes. 3…

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Mostly sunny: Today will be mostly sunny with a calm wind in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Clouds will move in toward the evening. High: 62, Low: 47. 2. Open house: The Needham Community Council will host an open house today from 3-7 p.m. Come tour the council’s new home at 570 Hillside Ave., meet the staff, board members and volunteers and pick up something in the thrift shop. There will be a special dedication of the donor wall at 6 p.m. …

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Partly sunny: Today will be partly sunny with a calm wind, with clouds moving in toward the evening, according to the National Weather Service. High: 60, Low: 45 2. Early release: Needham Public Schools will let students out two hours early today so that staff can participate in professional development. Find early release times and other upcoming early release dates in Patch’s Back to School guide. 3. Diabetes 101: Needham residents are invited to come learn more …

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Evening showers: Today will be increasingly cloudy with a calm wind and a chance of showers after 9 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. High: 63, Low: 45. Chance of precipitation: 40 percent. 2. Women and the vote: North Hill in Needham is sponsoring a panel discussion on the role of women in modern day elections today from 10 a.m. to noon at Wellesley College Club. This program is free and open to all active adults in the Boston area. For more …

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Mostly sunny: Today will be mostly sunny and windy, with gusts up to 29 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service. High: 63, Low: 41. 2. Rail trail update: The Friends of the Needham Rail Trail Greenway will hold an informational hearing about two articles on the Oct. 29 Special Town Meeting warrant tonight from 7:30-9 p.m. at The Congregational Church of Needham. The evening will include a slide presentation on the proposed rail trail and an update on…

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Rainy: Expect showers today, with thunderstorms possible after 4 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. High: 68, Low: 59. Chance of precipitation: 90-100 percent. 2. Trick-or-Treat: Today is the last day to sign up your ghoul or boo-y for Needham Park and Recreation’s Spooky Walk, to be held this Saturday, Oct. 20 in downtown Needham. Spots may still be open in the second session (12:30-1:45 p.m.). Ages 2-8 accompanied by an adult are welcome. Register …

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Showers tonight: Today will be sunny with a light wind and a high in the lower 60s, according to the National Weather Service. The evening will be mostly cloudy with possible showers and lows in the lower 50s. Chance of precipitation: 40 percent. 2. Flu clinic: The Needham Public Health Department is offering seasonal flu shots for local residents ages 18 and older today from 4-6 p.m. in Powers Hall. No appointment is necessary, but residents should bring their …

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Sunny: Today will be sunny with a calm wind and partly cloudy skies in the evening, according to the National Weather Service. High: 62, Low: 49. 2. Voter registration: Today is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 6 state, presidential and special town election. The Needham town clerk’s office, on the first floor of Town Hall, will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. for voter registration. Want to vote absentee? Details here. 3. Senior center fundraiser: The …

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Mostly sunny: Today will be mostly sunny, with clear skies in the evening, according to the National Weather Service. High: 59, Low: 38. 2. Presidential debate: President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney will face off tonight at 9 p.m. in a debate hosted by Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York.  The second presidential debate will take the form of a town meeting, in which citizens will ask questions of the candidates on foreign and domestic issues. Candy …

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Rain: Today will be mostly cloudy with showers possible after 10 a.m. and into the evening, according to the National Weather Service. High: 71, Low: 51. Chance of precipitation: 40 percent 2. Fourth District debate: The League of Women Voters of Needham is joining other chapters in the district to sponsor a forum for Fourth Congressional District candidates Sean Bielat and Joe Kennedy III today at Wellesley College from 7:30-9 p.m. Questions will be taken from the …