5 Things You Need to Know Today: April 1

Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.

1. Town officials advise residents to avoid the intersection if possible, and if you can't, expect more delays than usual.

2. More than 300 people attended, one of the largest in recent history.

3. Federal taxes are due two weeks from today, and Massachusetts taxes the following day. If you haven't already prepared your tax returns, it's time.

4. Dog licenses are now available for 2013 at the Milford Town Clerk's office. Dog owners need to provide a valid rabies certificate and also a spay/neutering certificate (if applicable). Licenses for dogs that are spayed or neutered are $6. The license fee for unaltered male and female dogs are $25. Fee is made payable in cash or money order only. If you are unable to come to the office you can mail your certificates and payment (no cash, no checks) to the Town Clerk’s Office and you will be mailed a license.

5. Citizens Bank will be offering the TruFit Good Citizen Scholarship program, which supplements the cost of college education and rewards students for their volunteer efforts. Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate good citizenship through community volunteerism and leadership. The application period begins Monday, and runs through Friday, April 19, 2013 or until 3,000 applications have been received. To apply, visit citizensbank.com/scholarship.