"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 

1. The sun will stay out today as temperatures are expected to reach a hihg of 55 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.


2. The Dedham High School baseball team will take to the road today and face Canton at 3:30 p.m.


3. The Finance Committee will deliberate and discuss warrant articles for next month's Town Meeting. Their meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall.


4. Storytime at the Dedham Public Library's Main Branch for pre-school kids (ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2) will start at 10:30 a.m. this morning.


5. Come to Dedham Square for their new event, First Thursdays. Merchants will be open late and some will be offering special deals.