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

1. Expect some afternoon showers with a high near 51 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.


2. The Department of Public Works will close down Highland Street between Lowder and Martin Bates streets beginning tomorrow at 7 a.m. for approximately 18 hours for maintenance to the town's sewer system.


3. The Dedham School Committee meeting scheduled for this evening has been canceled.


4. The Dedham High School girl's hockey team will square off tonight at 5:15 p.m. against Weymouth at home.


5. Want to know the traffic situation in Dedham (and around) whenever you want, plus what the latest gas prices are? Check out our new Traffic & Gas tool on Patch!