5 Things You Need to Know Today: March 29

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. A public reception for the incoming Town Administrator, Richard Villani, will be from 10 a.m. to noon at Milford Town Hall. Appointed last month, Villani, an attorney, will step into his new role on Monday. Retiring administrator Louis Celozzi also will attend the reception.

2. A fire fund has been established for the first of two families displaced by the devastating fire on Water Street this week. The family of the woman who lost her second floor apartment and belongings has set up an account for her at Milford Federal Savings & Loan. Contributions to: Sheryl Rice Fire Fund, Milford Federal Savings & Loan, 246 Main St., Milford, MA 01757, attn: Customer Service.

3. The Milford Youth Center will be open Friday after-school, from noon to 3 p.m.

4. The Easter Egg Hunt postponed last weekend due to snow on the ground has been rescheduled to Saturday. The event at Milford Town Park is open to children up to age 12 and starts at 10 a.m.

5. A reminder that Milford Police and Fire officials encourage residents to sign up in the event they have to call 911. The information will appear on the emergency dispatch screen when the activated phone calls 911 in Milford.