5 Things You Need To Know Today—Monday, April 16

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1) I'm burning for you: Holy warm. Sunny with a high near 85. Southwest wind between 7 and 15 mph. Tonight, clear, with a low around 64. Southwest wind between 8 and 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. (Forecast by the National Weather Service.)

2) We used to vacation: Melrose Public Schools are on spring break this week, so keep an eye out when driving—there's likely to be kids running around everywhere. Patriots' Day is today, and .

3) Run for fun? What the hell kinda fun is that? If you're heading into Boston today for the marathon, we've got a .

4) I'm bored: Don't be, Iggy! Check out all the stuff , which runs every Sunday at 3 p.m.

5) Bisy Backson: Here's our lineup of weekly columns that run each Monday on Melrose Patch:

• Best of Patch Readers' Choice: We'll focus on a different area of business each week, as we're looking to help Melrosians get the best service, deals and meals in Melrose only. Vote in our polls, leave comments why you enjoy a particular establishment or business, while also posting a review of a local business. The winner is decided upon by the Patch editor, based on poll results and reviews in our Places directory.

• You Ask, Patch Answers: Each Monday, we'll take a question submitted by a reader and try to get the answers you're looking for.

• ? Our weekly mystery photo runs every Monday at 3 p.m. and asks you to guess where the photo was taken in Melrose. Guess correctly and you can win a prize.

Check our calendar for the full slate of events—and add your own!