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5 Things You Need To Know Today: February 8

Weather, School Building Rehabilitation meeting and tips for caring for the elderly.

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  1. The "warm" temperatures will go away today as the wind chill could knock temps down to -7 degrees. Wind gusts could reach between 35 and 40 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
  2. The School Building Rehabilitation Committee will meet tonight at 5:45 at . The agenda includes an update on the progress at the athletic fields.
  3. The boys basketball team will host rival Norwood tonight at 6:45 p.m. The girls squad takes to the road against the Mustangs.
  4. Head to to learn a bit about traditional Chinese techniques to stay healthy. You can hear all about it starting at 6:30 p.m.
  5. Want to learn more about how to care for your elderly mother or grandfather? Sign up for the HESSCO Caregiver 101 event on Feb. 16 and Feb. 17 at the HESSCO headquarters in Sharon. HESSCO services several communities in the area, including Dedham. Call 781-784-4944 for more information.


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