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Five Things You Need to Know in Mansfield for Independence Day

Happy Fourth of July!

1. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Wednesday NightA chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

2. There are fireworks all around the area today. 

 9 p.m.: Hayward Field [Rain Date 7/5]
Bellingham 9 p.m.: 100 Blackstone St.
Boston 10:35 p.m.: Over the Charles River
Middleborough 9 p.m.: Battis Field [Rain Date 7/5]
New Bedford 7 p.m.: Barge off Pier 3 
, 9 p.m. Plymouth waterfront
Walpole 9:30 p.m.: Stone Field

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3. All government buildings, including local government, the town hall and the library are closed today.

4.  is back with  from 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Come join Owner Rob Burns and enjoy funny and challenging questions on sports, tv, music, movies and more. Cash prizes will be available.

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5.   is holding  today at 8 p.m. Cornhole is similar to horseshoes.

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