5 Things You Need To Know Today—Wednesday, April 11

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1) Do open windows keep the rain away? A Josh Ritter song. This might be a new "5 Things" low for me. A chance of showers, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. North wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.Tonight, a chance of showers, mainly before 7 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind between 8 and 10 mph. (Forecast by the National Weather Service.)

2) This used to be my playground: I take it back—that's my new low. There'll be a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new playground at the Hoover School today at 11 a.m. The playground has new sod, some areas have been repaved, and damaged playground equipment has been replaced. Residents are invited to the ceremony.

3) Say the right things when electioneering: Mike Festa and Jean Gorman, co-chairs of the local Campaign for Elizabeth Warren for U.S. Senate, invite interested residents to a organizational meeting of Melrose volunteers .

4) Let's build a home, c'mon: The Zoning Board of Appeals meets tonight at 7:45 p.m. Among the items on the agenda are amendments to previous special permits and variances granted for an .

5) Tuesday's gone: ... because today's Wednesday. Here's today's lineup of weekly columns that run each Wednesday on Melrose Patch:

• Poll of the Week: We'll run a poll every Wednesday asking you to weigh in with a quick click on the topic du jour. We'll compile the answers into an article next Tuesday.

• Get Out: Looking for something to do this weekend? Our roundup of stuff to do this weekend in Melrose now runs on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. (Giving you more time in advance of Thursday night events.)

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