5 Things You Need to Know Today: Oct. 18

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.Play pitch at 1 p.m. at , 30 Providence Rd.

2. The Conservation Commission will meet at 7 p.m. at the , 30 Providence Road.

3. Selectmen will meet at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Center, 30 Providence Road.

4. On this day in 1954, Texas Instruments introduced the first transistor radio, We have come a long way from sneaking the transistors under our pillows to listen to the game after bedtime.

5. Today’s forecast: Sun and clouds, high 63, low 51.