Committee to Discuss Future of Charlestown High School

Today is Thursday, Sept. 29. Here are five things you need to know today.

1. has a long and complicated relationship in the community. In recent years, a handful of r between administrators and the neighborhood. Tonight you might get a chance to hear from them. A committee of the Neighborhood Council is hosting a meeting in the school's cafeteria . School reps will be on hand too. Everyone is welcome. Meeting starts at 7 p.m. Call Bill Galvin at 617-242-3862 with questions.

2. There's also what looks like a great event at , starting at 7:30 p.m. Carolyn M. Launie, a certified financial planner, will lead a discussion, “.” Refreshments and appetizers will be served.

3. If you're in the Navy Yard this afternoon and you're wondering what all of those firefighters are doing with the mayor, they're dedicating the department's new boat. It's a 70' high speed craft with a $4 million price tag. It will replace a 39 year old boat. Dedication starts at 1 p.m. at .

4. Speaking of the Navy Yard -- are you wondering, like I was, what's going on with Pier 5? Check out .

5. Chance of showers between 9 a.m. and noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Chance of rain, 70 percent. High around 73.

For more info on what's happening around the neighborhood, check out our events calendar. And please, feel free to post your own!