5 Things You Need To Know Today: March 7

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1. Expect the start of spring showers with thunderstorms on the way in the morning. Temperatures will stay in the 40s until late afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
2. The Avery Re-Use Committee will meet tonight at 6 p.m. at the. The committee is charged to find an acceptable use of the current Avery School once students move into the new building in the spring of 2012.
3. The Dedham 375 Steering Committee will meet at 6 p.m. at to further discuss how the town will celebrate its hallmark anniversary.
4. Keep an eye on the water level outside and make sure your basement is sealed off. With the snow melting and rain coming, flooding is always a worry.
5. The Friends of the book sale kicks off tonight at 5 p.m. with books for as little as a quarter. Swing by between 5 and 8 p.m. to grab a new read.