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

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1) It’s your cold day in the sun: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind between 14 and 16 mph. Tonight, mostly clear, with a low around 17. Northwest wind around 8 mph. (Forecast by the National Weather Service.)

2) I've told whole lies with a half smile: State Rep. Paul Brodeur will host a at the Milano Senior Center at 12:45 p.m. To make a reservation or for a ride, call 781-662-6886.

3) When I think back on all the crap I learned in high school: The Melrose High School PTO has their .

4) They sat together in the park as the evening sky grew dark: Tweedy does a nice job with this cover. The Melrose Park Commision meets tonight at 7 p.m.

5) White white shirt, back to work: 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, comments and reviews.

• : 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!