5 Things You Need To Know Today—Tuesday, July 24

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1) The heat is on: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 p.m., then a slight chance of showers. Patchy fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Tonight, mostly clear, with a low around 62. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph. (Forecast by the National Weather Service.)

2) They build buildings oh they build buildings: Drop-in at the Melrose Public Library today and each Tuesday through July 31 from . Registration is not necessary.

3) Large fingers pushing paint: The Milano Senior Center holds for $5 per session, all media and skill levels welcome.

4) I'll be in the English grammar slammer: The Melrose School Committee meets tonight at 7 p.m.

5) ... then on Tuesday lose my mind: That might be the first-ever 5 Things double reference, quoting the song and also alluding to yesterday's 5 Things. Here's our lineup of weekly features that run each Tuesday on Melrose Patch:

• Police Log: I usually get the log on Mondays from the Melrose Police Department and bring you a recap on Tuesdays.

• Poll Results: Every Wednesday we run a poll about a timely issue on Melrose Patch, and the following Tuesday, we'll bring you the results and invite you to continue the conversation.

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