5 Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 16

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. Declutter and be green: A Styrofoam collection day will be held starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at the , 30 Providence Road.

2. A townwide yard sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 in the parking lot at l, 60 North St.

3. The at 25 Main St., South Grafton, will host a flag retirement ceremony at noon Sunday, Sept. 18. Bring your old flags to be disposed of properly and respectfully. Donations will be accepted for the World War II monument.

4. On this day, Mexico celebrates the declaration of independence of Mexico from Spain in 1810. Sounds like a good reason to hit , not that you need an excuse.

5. Today’s forecast: Feels like fall: Sunny, high 61, low 42.