5 Things You Need to Know Today: March 18

1. Weather: Over the weekend, local meteorologists predicted a new storm to hit the area tonight. How much snow or rain will we get this time?

2. Children's Hospital Meeting: The Jamaica Plain Gazette reported last week that Boston Children's Hospital has agreed to host a community meeting regarding the shut down of adult services at the Martha Eliot Center in Jackson Square.

3. Voter registration: The last day to register to vote or change one’s 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 and will be open until 8 p.m. that evening to accommodate prospective registrants and those wishing to make changes. 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. Comedy: Who went to the all-female comedy night at Bella Luna this weekend? The next one is April 21.

5. Civil Service Exam (last day to register): The civil service exam for police officers and state troopers is being offered on April 20 at various locations around the state. The cost is $100 per person, and the deadline to apply is today. Learn more and download an application at mass.gov/civilservice.

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