5 Things You Need To Know Today: March 13

1. Mayor Arthur Vigeant met with local Girl Scouts Monday afternoon to mark the 100 year anniversary of the group. Vigeant handed out several certificates and awards, and the young Scouts reciprocated with cookies and a merit badge. 

2. Former Republican governor Paul Cellucci, of Hudson, endorsed state senate candidate Dean Cavaretta on Monday saying in a note to Patch: "Our towns in the Middlesex and Worcester District have always been about excellence. Excellence in education, economic opportunity and number one for innovation. As a former teacher, coach and classroom aid, my choice for the MA State Senate is Dean Cavaretta. Dean will be the most effective advocate for high standards, professional development and performance based accountability to ensure ongoing excellence for our kids and schools. I urge all of your Patch readers to learn more about Dean and his 2012 campaign in the weeks and months ahead."

3. Thanks to Marlborough schools, the American Heart Association has an additional $13,652 to help fund potentially life-saving research into coronary artery disease, including heart attacks and strokes, said a release from the District. , and elementaries and raised the funds through participation in the Jump Rope for Hearts program during their February physical education classes.

4. The Friends of the Marlborough Public Library will present the second concert in the “2011-12 Yacyshyn Concert Series”—the Annual Ezra Cutting Trust Concert, at 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 14 in the Bigelow Auditorium at the . The blues and jazz concert will feature The Mike Williams Band with Michael Williams, guitarist, Rusty Scott, organist (Hammond B3 organ), Tim Mayer, tenor sax and Jim Gwin, drums. Admission to the concert is Free and open to the public.

5. The First United Methodist Church of Hudson (A Stephen Ministry Church) is celebrating St. Patricks Day, Saturday, March 17 with a corned beef and cabbage dinner. There are two seatings. one at 4:30 p.m. and the second at 6 p.m. Dinner is $8 per person, $7 for senior citizens, $ 6 for children or $ 30 per family. Proceeds will benefit the Stephen Ministry leadership training.

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