5 Things You Need To Know Today: May 18

1. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are a possibility today as the dreary weather continues. Expect a high temperature of 59 degrees, says the NWS. 

2. Keep in mind: The Sudbury Valley Trustees Memorial Blood Drive will be held from 2 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 1 at Wolbach Farm in Sudbury. The SVT manages large amounts of property in Marlborough, and hosts this event in memory of former SVT Director Eric Menoyo. Register early by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS. For more details contact Michael Sanders, msanders@svtweb.org. 

3. To ensure the safety of municipal workers, employees from Marlborough participated in Tree Risk Assessment and Electrical Hazards and Trees training seminars late last month.  said “Our employees are provided comprehensive training in their respective fields that measurably protect them from the hazards that are part of their daily work assignments and by participating in the program, the city’s insurance premiums are reduced.”

4. Stay tuned to the Marlborough Panther's page at highschoolsports.net to keep up to date on game dates and times, as well as postponements due to the rainy weather. 

5. Tonight marks the final night of the City Council's debate concerning the budget submitted last week. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. and is open to the public.

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