“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Good Friday: Expect a beautiful end to the week today, with sunny skies and a high near 75 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The evening low will be around 51 degrees. Enjoy it while you can—rain is possible this weekend, with highs of 69 on Saturday and 57 on Sunday. 2. Watch “Hugo”: Enjoy an afternoon at the movies with a free screening of “Hugo” (PG, 125 minutes) today at 2 p.m. in the Needham Free Public Library Community Room. No sign-up …

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Sunny and 70s: More beautiful weather today! It will be sunny with a high near 70 degrees and low around 46, according to the National Weather Service. The evening will be clear and somewhat windy, with gusts as high as 20 miles per hour. 2. Kids’ fun: Today at the Needham Free Public Library, young children can watch their favorite stories come to life during Toddler Movies from 11-11:30 a.m. in the Community Room. At 4 p.m., ages 2 and up can drop by for Earth Day-…

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Sunny: Things will cool down a little today, but it will still be sunny with a high near 63 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The evening will be mostly clear with a low around 39 degrees. 2. Calling all artists: The Needham Art Association is looking for local artists and musicians to participate in their annual Needham Spring Arts Festival on Saturday, June 9 on the Town Common. Artists may exhibit and sell their work and are encouraged to do live …

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Another warm one: It won’t hit 90 today, but temperatures will still be warm, with a high near 79 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The day will be sunny and the evening will be partly cloudy with a low around 41 degrees. 2. Tax deadline: It may have been Patriots’ Day in Massachusetts on Monday, but the real reason the federal tax deadline was moved from April 15 to today is because of Emancipation Day, a holiday celebrating the end of slavery in …

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Heating up: It will be a warm one for marathoners, with a high near 87 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The day will be partly sunny, gradually becoming fully sunny. The evening will be mostly clear with a low around 57 degrees. 2. Patriots’ Day: Today is Patriots’ Day, a Massachusetts holiday commemorating the opening battle of the Revolutionary War, and most state and local government agencies will be closed today. In addition, the 2012 Boston …

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Mostly sunny: We’ll end the week on a high note, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 63 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The evening will be mostly clear with a low around 38. 2. Happy Nehoiden Day! You may not realize it, but today is Nehoiden Day in Needham, which according to the Needham Historical Society is a local holiday first celebrated in 1980 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the deed that set aside the land that is now Needham …

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Scattered showers: Expect scattered rain showers today, mainly after 9 a.m., with the rest of the day cloudy, according to the National Weather Service. The high will be around 56 degrees and the low around 35. 2. Library activities: Bring the kids to the Needham Free Public Library today at 11 a.m. for Toddler Movies. These storybook-based films run about 30 minutes and are free and open to all. Also today at the library, children ages 2 and up can participate in …

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Rain possible: There is a chance of showers today, mainly between 4 and 9 p.m., with the rest of the day partly sunny, according to the National Weather Service. The high will be around 56 degrees and the low around 41. Chance of precipitation is about 30 percent. 2. Selectmen meeting: The Needham Board of Selectmen will welcome a new member at their meeting tonight, which is scheduled for 7 p.m. in the selectmen’s chambers on the first floor of Town Hall. Along with …

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Chance of rain: Things may be slightly damp for those holding signs at the polls today, with a slight chance of showers after 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. The rest of the day will be partly sunny with a high near 60 degrees. Showers could return in the evening after 10 p.m., with an evening low around 38 degrees. 2. Don’t forget to vote! Speaking of the Town Election, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today in all 10 precincts. Contested …

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Rainy day: There is a slight chance of showers before 11 a.m. today, and again after 4 p.m., with the rest of the day mostly cloudy, according to the National Weather Service. It will also be breezy, with gusts between 16 and 23 miles per hour and as high as 34 mph. Temperatures will range from 58 degrees to 40 degrees. 2. Planning Board: The Needham Planning Board will meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the selectmen’s chambers at Town Hall. There are several public …

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Sunny day: We’ll end the week on a sunny note, with a high near 54 degrees and a low around 30 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Wind gusts will be between 7 and 11 miles per hour and as high as 21 mph. The evening will be mostly clear. 2. No school: Needham Public Schools will be closed today for Good Friday. Classes will resume on Monday, April 9. Coming up, there will be a two-hour delayed opening on Tuesday, April 10, and the schools will be …

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Sunny day: Today will be sunny with a high near 55 degrees and an evening low around 30, according to the National Weather Service. 2. Maundy Thursday service: The First Baptist Church in Needham will celebrate Lent with worship in song today at 7 p.m. All are invited to participate in this evening Eucharist service featuring beautiful music and dramatic text. For information, call the church office at 781-400-5867, or visit www.fbcneedham.org. 3. Neighborhood walk: …

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Sunny: It will be a sunny Wednesday, with a high near 64 degrees and a low around 35, according to the National Weather Service. There will be a light wind between 11 and 14 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 26 mph. 2. Health fair: As part of National Public Health Week, the Needham Public Health Department will host a free health fair today from 12-3 p.m. in the James Hugh Powers Hall on the second floor of Needham Town Hall. The event is open to the community. …

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Warming up: Today will be sunny with a high near 57 degrees and a low around 36, according to the National Weather Service. 2. School board: The Needham Public Schools School Committee will meet today at 7 p.m. at Broadmeadow Elementary School. Items on the agenda include the Mitchell School Improvement Plan, an update on bullying prevention and a proposed 2013-14 academic calendar, among other items. 3. Art Association: The Needham Art Association will meet at 7 p.m…

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Morning showers: There’s a chance of rain this morning, mainly before noon, with the rest of the day cloudy and gradually becoming mostly sunny, according to the National Weather Service. The day’s high will be around 51 degrees and the low around 30. 2. Meet the candidates: The League of Women Voters of Needham will host a Candidates’ Night tonight from 7-10 p.m. at Broadmeadow Elementary School. Come hear from the candidates in Needham’s two contested races—for …

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Sunny day: Today will be sunny with a high near 48 degrees and an evening low around 34, according to the National Weather Service. There is a slight chance of showers between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m., then possible snow showers. 2. Family fun: Bring the kids to the Needham Free Public Library today at 3:30 p.m. to watch the movie “Puss in Boots” (Rated PG). This program is free, and registration is not necessary. For more information, call the library at 781-455-7559. 3. …

“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: Rain is possible again today, mainly before noon, with the rest of the day cloudy and a little windy, according to the National Weather Service. The high will be around 49 degrees and the low will be around 32. 2. Fun for the kids: Bring the kids by the Needham Free Public Library this morning at 11 a.m. for Toddler Movies. Later in the day, at 4 p.m., ages 5 and under are invited to drop by for alphabet-themed crafts. Today’s projects will focus on…

“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: Rain is possible today, mainly after noon and again in the evening, with the rest of the day mostly cloudy, according to the National Weather Service. It will be windy as well, with gusts between 6 and 13 miles per hour and as high as 25 mph. The high will be around 54 degrees and the low around 42. 2. Early release day: Needham Public Schools will let out early today so staff members can participate in professional development. Early release times …

"Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Windy: The day will be sunny and windy, with gusts between 13 and 17 miles per hour and as high as 30 mph, according to the National Weather Service. The high will be near 43 degrees and the low around 23. Clouds will increase toward the evening. 2. Selectmen meeting: The Board of Selectmen will meet tonight at 7 p.m. in a room on the first floor of Town Hall. Citizens can drop by early, beginning at 6:45 p.m., to speak informally with selectmen on any issues of …

“Five Things You Need to Know Today” is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Cooler days: After a week of beautiful spring weather, we’ll start things off a bit cooler today, with a high near 47 degrees and an evening low around 22, according to the National Weather Service. The day will be mostly sunny and breezy, with gusts as high as 36 miles per hour. 2. Drop-in storytime: Bring children ages 5 and under to the Needham Free Public Library today at 10 a.m. for a storytime. 3. Public speaking: The Boston West Toastmasters Club meets from 7:…