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

1. Afternoon showers are likely, and temperatures will reach a high of 57 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.


2. The Charter Advisory Committee will meet tonight at 7 p.m. at Town Hall.


3. The Blue Bunny will have a children's storytime today at 10 a.m.


4. The Dedham High School girls tennis team will host Milton today at 3:45 p.m.


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