5 Things You Need To Know Today: July 28

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

1. Today should be another great summer day with temperatures reaching a high of 83 and mostly sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service. 
2. Swing down to the Children's Reading Room at the today at 1 p.m. for a as kids will convert their favorite books into song.
3. Dedham kids will trek to Starland Sports and Fun Park in Hanover this morning as part of the summer program.
4. Heading into Boston this morning for work? Check out live traffic updates before you go. 
5. The last week by the Dedham-Westwood Water District is still in effect.