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

1. There is a chance of showers today, mainly after 5 p.m., with temperatures reaching a high of 49 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.


2. The Dedham High School boy's basketball team will host Milton High school this evening at 6:30 p.m.


3. Gov. Deval Patrick will stop by NewBridge on the Charles at noon today to discuss new job-training programs. Check out Dedham Patch on Friday for the story.


4. The Conservation Commission will hold a meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at Town Hall.


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