5 Things You Need To Know Today—Monday, March 26

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1) Windy, W-I-N-D-Y: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a northwest wind between 15 and 25 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Tonight, clear, with a low around 22. Blustery, with a northwest wind between 15 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. (Forecast by the National Weather Service.)

2) Give a little bit: The American Red Cross is holding a . In March, all presenting donors will receive a coupon for a free lunch pack at Cumberland Farms, which includes a freshly prepared sandwich, any size fountain soda or frozen beverage, and a 1.5 oz. bag of Cumberland Farms brand chips.

3) I want you to move: The popular monthly bedtime program "Music, Movement and Mother Goose" for toddlers and their parents Children are invited to attend in their PJ’s, no registration required.

4) Sippin' on a cherry soda pop, building houses made of sand: The Melrose Planning Board meets tonight at 7:45 p.m. on a site plan review application for the demolition of 360-362 Upham St. and the garage at 354 Upham, and converting the existing building at 354 Upham to a four-unit building. Developer Mark Carroll is looking to build in total an 11-unit residential development—.

5) Monday morning you look so fine: 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.

• : Each Monday, we'll ask you to tell us deals you've spotted in Melrose stores (or nearby). Now everyone can share the deals they've seen and check back later in the week before heading out shopping.

• ? 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!