5 Things You Need to Know: March 1

1. It's going to be cloudy for most of the day today, according to WHDH, with sunshine popping up in the afternoon. The highs will be from 39-43. For the weekend, the good news is we will be storm free. In fact, both days will look alike with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures near 40.

2. Plainville Police Officer Gregory Kiff will be honored for his 23-yeards of service to the force on Saturday, April 6, at Plainridge Racecourse, 301 Washington St., Plainville, at 6 p.m. The cost is $30 per person and tickets will be available at the door and you must RSVP by March 25. Contact William McEvoy at wmcvevoy@plainville.ma.us or James Floyd at jfloyd@plainville.ma.us.

3. Saturday is "Read Across America." What book are you reading these days?Please tell us in the comment section.

4. The Fiske Public Library and the Wrentham Food Pantry are partnering in an Easter Grass Drive  until March 20. A box from the Wrentham Food Pantry will in in the Fiske entry way for collection of any grass fill  to be put into baskets distributed to registered children of the Wrentham Food Pantry. Small toy, candy and treats are also appreciated and accepted. !Contact Denise Angerame 508-241-5185 or the WFP 508-384-1342with any questions.

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