5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 11

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. The is among the towns that received a $325,000 grant that will make them part of the Central Massachusetts Regional Public Health Alliance. The department became part of Worcester's health department in 2011 and during the next four years Shrewsbury will continue to be part of the city's health department along with Holden, Leicester, Millbury and West Boylston.

2. Bring your toddler to the for age-appropriate books and songs at 10:30 a.m., 609 Main St.

3. The serves lunch daily at 11:30 a.m. A $2 donation is suggested.

4. Learn the ins and outs of how email works at the , 2:30 p.m., at the Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St.

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