5 Things You Need to Know Today: April 16

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. , we will be giving you the latest coverage including photos, results and fun we catch from the race. Stay with Patch for the latest.

2. . From around the region, one resident made multiple calls from her home and a local mental institution saying she had her tooth extracted and another resident, from right here in Shrewsbury, reported seeing suspects fleeing her home after egging her house on scooters. Take a peek and have a giggle. Thankfully, they was nothing serious.

3. Who doesn't like slapstick humor? . Did you go see it this weekend? Let us know what you thought of the movie.

4. Don't forget that trash will be delayed by one day this week due to the Patriots Day holiday. Also, federal and state taxes are due on Tuesday, April 17, not today thanks to the holiday.

5. What's open today due to the holiday? Since it's a state holiday, school's and government offices are closed. But retail stores, banks, liquor stores and restaurants are open, though call first before heading out.

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