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5 Things You Need to Know Today, Oct. 17

Before you start your day here are five things you need to know.

1. Candidates Tonight: The League of Women Voters of Andover and North Andover is holding a  candidates forum for all of the races in state offices pertaining to the Andovers. The forum will begin at 7 p.m. tonight (Wednesday, Oct. 17) at Memorial Hall Library.

2. Today Is Deadline to Vote: Remember the deadline to register to vote in November's election is .

3. Board of Registrars of Voters: The Board of Registrars of Voters meets this afternoon at 5 p.m. at the town clerk's office. 

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4. Curbside Leaf Collection Begins: Curbside leaf collection begins this week (Oct. 15) and will continue through Nov. 30, with the exception of the week of Thanksgiving (11/19 – 11/24). Find more information on the town's website.

5. Weather: Today will be mostly sunny with a high temperature of 40 degrees. Tonight will be clear in the lower 40s.

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