5 Things: Summer Reading and a Cookout

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. Come enjoy a cookout today at . They're giving back to their customers and it starts at 3 p.m. at the store at 900 Boston Tpke.

2. Join the conversation—what book's would you pick for summer reading? See what our staff has picked and add your favorites to our list.

3. Give back by stopping by the Route 9 Shell Station for an starting at 2 p.m. at 271 Boston Tpke.

4. Local families are needed to host exchange students. Click here to learn more about it.

5. Learn more about what can be cooked up with the many varieties of squash this summer. One blogger gives tips and readers chime in.

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