5 Things: Garden Party and Freedom Song Festival

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. arrested a woman on Route 9 after she refused to pay a bill at . .

2. Due to the resurfacing of the black top in front of the , Hutchins Street and Orchard Road will be open only to residents, until work is completed.

3. Have you seen the new Ridley Scott movie "Prometheus?" One of our bloggers reviewed it and gave it 7 out of 10 stars. A reader said he has been waiting for a year for the movie to come out. Will you go see it this weekend? Let us know what you think of the movie.

4. Honor local Veterans at starting at noon on Saturday, June 16.

5. Help support the by attending the , 6:30 p.m. at 4 Prospect St. Tickets are $60 a person and all proceeds are donated to the public schools.

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