5 Things: Nominate an Educator, Voter Registration

1. Rain and snow: A mix of rain, snow and sleet is expected throughout the day and into the evening, with wind gusts up to 37 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service. Snow accumulation of 2-4 inches is possible. High: 39, Low: 27.

2. Educator award: Nominations for the annual Boston Educators of the Year awards are now open and will be accepted until April 11. The awards recognize outstanding teachers, paraprofessionals, guidance counselors, school nurses and other educators who have made a unique contribution to their students, their classrooms and their schools. Forms can be found here. Submit nominations to bostoneducator@cityofboston.gov.

3. Voter registration: The last day to register to vote or change your voting address or party affiliation for the April 30 primary is April 10. The Election Department is located in Room 241 of Boston City Hall. Voters who have used absentee ballots in the past are reminded that a new application must be filled out each calendar year. Applications can be downloaded from the Election Department’s website, www.cityofboston.gov/elections.

4. Disaster volunteer training: The Red Cross is offering a free, one-day training course for those interested in becoming disaster volunteers. Classes combine multiple disaster-related courses and will be held in Cambridge on Saturdays starting in April. Visit EasternMassRedCross.org for more information and to sign up.

5. Share your Charlestown photos: Got a great photograph of life in Charlestown? Email it to becca.manning@patch.com, text to 781-217-4233 or tweet @CharlestwnPatch, including a line or two about where and when the photo was taken, and Patch will feature it as a Photo of the Day.

Got a Charlestown event coming up? Make sure it's on our calendar and send the link to becca.manning@patch.com to be featured in one of our morning "5 Things You Should Know."

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