5 Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 7

1. The National Weather Service says it is likely to be another rainy day in Marlborough with a high of 62 degrees. 

2. We at Marlborough Patch would appreciate our readers thinking about where they were and what they were doing on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001 when they found out about the terrorist attacks. This was a seminal event that defined a generation in this country, and this weekend we will be asking our readers to share these important, historically significant details with us. Look for the post at the top of our homepage Friday through Sunday.

3. The  has teamed up with the  for a food drive running now through Friday, Sept. 9. The Food Bank is in dire need of food to stock the shelves as donations have been very scarce as of late. The donation box will be Located in the front lobby of police headquarters, 355 Bolton St.

4. The Post Road branch of the is celebrating 40 years of service to the Marlborough community. The celebration runs from Sept. 26 through Sept. 30th and includes refreshments and a raffle. Lunch will be served on Sept. 27 along with “spin the wheel” prizes from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join the party and meet the staff at 71 Boston Post Rd.!

5. sports games have already begun. See the schedule here. 

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