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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 20

Today's weather, school vacation to-do's and a bit of Washington's Birthday history.

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

  1. Today will be sunny and breezy with temperatures reaching a high off 38 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

  • If you're looking for something to do with the kids today and for the rest of school vacation, check the lengthy list of events we've compiled.

  • Off work for Presidents Day? Not so fast. In Massachusetts, today is Washington's Birthday, and May 29 is Presidents Day. By state law, the sitting governor gives a proclaimation honoring the four presidents with Bay State roots.

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