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. Happy Veterans Day. Today we honor those who have served in the armed forces. At 11 a.m. in front of the , a ceremony will be held. Stop by and support our former troops.
2. Town offices, and the is closed today due to Veterans Day. Most retailers should be open, but call first before heading out.
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3. Come support the high school students and see a great play about outcasts: Shrewsbury High School Fall Play, The Outsiders starts at 7 p.m., at .
4. Kurt Vonnegut, the famous author, was born on this day. Take out one of my favorite books, Cat's Cradle from the Shrewsbury Public Library. Do you know the name of the main character? Add it to the comments.
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5. Bring an umbrella today. It will be drizzly out in the morning and then it'll clear up and cool in the high 40s. Don't forget to bring a jacket.
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