5 Things You Need to Know Today: March 1

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. A winter storm warning was in effect last night as the storm moves through the area and will be in effect until today at 6 p.m., according to Weather.com. The forecast calls for an accumulation of between 8 to 12 inches of snow. Allow extra travel time as the roads could be slick and there might be poor visibility during the storm. 

2. Joseph Sawyer said school is closed today due to the storm. is offering a Snow Day Camp today. Call the front desk at 508-845-1000 for more information.

3. With the well-anticipated movie coming out later this month, has a new Hunger Games poster at the store, according to their Facebook page. They will also update their page today to let customers know if they are delaying opening their store due to the overnight storm.

4. If you are a local business owner, visit Shrewsbury Patch's Places page and claim your listing. You can update information, upload photos and it's free. It just takes a minute and it's a great way to connect with local customers.

5. Before you head out today, check the traffic on our homepage. It also shows you the cheapest gas in Shrewsbury.