5 Things You Need to Know Today: March 1

1. Planning your weekend? Going out to eat? Take a look at the latest restaurant news from across the region.

2. We list area obituaries twice a week. We have listed the latest here.

3. The School Committee voted in a new Superintendent. We have already reported that he gets 25 vacation days and 30 sick days, but after having taken a look at the contract, he also gets three personal days. He will also be provided with a cell phone and home computer while he is superintendent.

4. The Solomon Pond Mall will be hosting a Cub Scout Pinewood Derby on Saturday beginning at 1 p.m.

5. The Metrowest Princess Boutique will be taking place beginning at 9 a.m. and going to 4 p.m. on Saturday at Assabet Valley Regional Vocational High School giving access to all items, dresses, shoes, make-up and accessories for prom.