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

1. Today's forecast calls for up to one inch of rain and temperatures in the mid-40s, according to the National Weather Service.


2. The Dedham Planning Board will meet this evening at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. The agenda includes a new office building at the former Sagra property and Dedham Country Day School.


3. Are you looking for your child to read a new book? See what the Dedham Public Library recently added to their collection.


4. Want to read the full Avery Reuse Committee report? It's up on the Town of Dedham's website.


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