5 Things You Need to Know Today: June 7

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. The lack of a fiberoptic cable to the Milford High School football field prevented Milford TV from broadcasting the graduation ceremony live on Sunday. Several people at home were disappointed, Milford School Committee members said Thursday. According to its schedule, the TV channel next will air the footage on Saturday.

2. Notifications to parents through the reverse 911 system should be used only for truly important notices, not reminders that school fundraisers are taking place, said School Committee member Donald Quattrochio Thursday. He was commenting on a recent alert sent out by the school system.

3. Tropical Storm Andrea is heading toward New England. To keep up with her progress, see the NOAA hurricane page, now dominated by charts and graphics showing how much rain the Eastern Seaboard will get. 

4. A specialized yoga class for teens, to help them become more mindful of their needs, is being held at Community Impact starting this month. Details are here.

5. The event features success coach Bonnie Marcus, who will speak to participants about the tools neccessary to develop an executive presence, identify your personal purpose, and make the necessary decisions to promote yourself and advance your career.