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5 Things You Need to Know Today: June 17
Bicycling Newton, Youth Awards, Aldermen meet and 'Far from the Tree' author in town.

1. The second annual Newton Bicycle Update will take place tonight at 6 p.m. at Newton City Hall. The meeting will review steps Newton has taken to become a more bicycle friendly city as well as work that remains to be done.
2. Speaking of bicycling ... Bike Newton will host its Monday evening ride, departing tonight at 6 p.m. from the Newton Free Library.
3. 'Far from the Tree' author Andrew Solomon will be at Newton North High School tonight to talk about his New York Times bestseller The talk begins at 7 p.m.
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4. The Newton Youth Awards will be handed out tonight during a 7 p.m. ceremony at Newton City Hall. Come support some of the youth who have made an impact in Newton this year.
5. The Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting tonight at 7:45.
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