"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 slight chance of afternoon showers today, and temperatures will hit a high of 75 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.


2. The Dedham Board of Selectmen will meet tonight at 7 p.m. at Town Hall.


3. The Dedham High School girls tennis team will wrap up the regular season today at 3:45 p.m. at home against Natick.


4. Planning Board members will meet tonight at 7 p.m. at Town Hall.


5. Dedham Middle School is hosting a book fair today in the school's library.