Five Things You Need to Know Today: July 12

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. The Board of Selectmen meet at 7 p.m. _ yes, they are back to their evening schedule _ at the , 30 Providence Road.

2. The Economic Development Commission meets at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Center, 30 Providence Road.

3. As it is all summer, Silver Lake Beach is open today from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. to beat the heat.

4. Former Charlie’s Angel Cheryl Ladd turns 60 today. And the ageless Kristi Yamaguchi celebrates the big 4-0.

5. Today’s forecast: Possible thunderstorms, high 90, low 64.