5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 8

Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.

1. . She is expected to be arraigned in two weeks in Worcester Superior Court on assault charges.

2. Local runners enjoyed a road race in town and some didn't mind they didn't win, they were so happy to finish. .

3.Selectmen have offered mixed support of the proposed bylaw that would allow people to keep up to six hens without a permit.

4. . So many people are traveling to the tropics, but we want to know where you love to visit locally. Whether it's a local park, a pond or even a fun little shop in town. I still remember the scrapbooking and knitting store in Grafton, which both always felt like home to me. And don't forget to review your favorite businesses in Grafton.

5. It's expected to rain tomorrow, so it's the perfect time to at the Grafton Senior Center, starting at 8:30 a.m., 30 Providence Rd.