5 Things You Need To Know Today: April 12

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

1. Temperatures will reach the high 50s today with a slight chance of rain, according to the National Weather Service.
2. The Finance Committee is expected to vote whether or not to recommend the Dedham Square Improvement Project and other captial budget items, including the school district's laptop program proposal. They'll meet at 6:30 p.m. at . 
3. students will partake in Government Day at Town Hall to learn more about the day-to-day operations of local government.
4. will host its annual "State of the Square" at 7 p.m. at Deli After Dark. Stop by to get an update on the latest happenings in Dedham Square.
5. The Dedham High School girls varsity tennis and lacrosse teams will Needham this afternoon. The lacrosse team plays at 4:45 p.m. and the tennis team will start at 3:45 p.m.