5 Things You Need to Know Today in Melrose: Friday, April 12

Here is the Melrose Patch 5 Things column for Friday, April 12: 

1. Rainy day: Rain and sleet are expected during the day, with temperatures hitting a high of around 40 on Friday, according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Melrose. At night, temperatures will dip to a low of around 36, according to the forecast.

2. Library program: Here is a look at a library program scheduled for Friday at Melrose Public Library, according to the library website: 

• Circle Time Stretch, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Meeting Room

3. Concert: Don't miss the Northern Lights Youth Choir's free concert at 7 p.m. Friday at Faith Evangelical Church.

4. Food pantry: The Servant's Heart Food Pantry is expected to be open from 10-11:30 a.m. Friday at the Faith Evangelical Church, 200 Franklin St. The food pantry helps more than 200 families in the Melrose region by providing emergency food to people in need.

5. In case you missed it: Check out the Melrose Police log.

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