5 Things You Need To Know Today, Feb. 24

Before you start your Thursday, here are 5 things you need to know:

1. According to Hungry Betty's Facebook page, the new restaurant is opening tonight and tomorrow at 5 p.m. The restaurant is in Village Plaza and will be offering a "training/opening" menu and adding to it as they go. Try it out tonight and let us know what you think!

2. will start their floor sample sale today. Merchandise is up to 60 percent off to make way for spring and summer items.

3. Want to get a head start on spring cleaning? Clear out those closets and drop your old items off at Dress Barn in Beverly. The store will be holding a All items will go to the non-profit, Dress For Success which gives women the clothing they need for job interviews, etc.

4. Today at 3:30 p.m. the Abbot Public Library will hold their  This group is designed for students in grades five through eight who are avid readers. Members read and "score" books they are reading and recommending for each other.

5. Temperatures will be near 35 degrees today. There is a chance of snow before 11 p.m., then rain and snow likely. New precipitation amounts are estimated between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. 

For more things going on today, look at the events calendar.