Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 12

Updated 2:40 p.m.

1. Override special election is...today! Voters will head to the polls today to vote on three proposed tax override questions. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. . Tune in to Newton Patch for election updates throughout the day!

2. Author Alice Hoffman. Author Alice Hoffman will discuss her latest novel "The Dovekeepers" tonight at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center. Author/essayist Tova Mirvis will lead the conversation. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $8. Open to the entire community. Contact boxoffice@jccgb.org or 617-965-5226. 

3. Poetry series -- note different location. The Newton Free Library's Poetry Series will meet tonight at 7 p.m. on the third floor, beyond the A/V section in the back of the library. The poetry series meets once a month from September-November and also February-April. Each month three, prominent, published poets give readings. An open mic follows with a limit of one poem per person. This month James Arthur, Richard Brostoff and Faye George will give readings. For more information, contact Doug at dougholder@post.harvard.edu.

4. Indoor farmers market closed today. The Newton Indoor Farmers' Market is closed today at the Hyde Community Center due to the election (the Hyde Center is a polling location.) The market will be open next week, 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.!

5. License commissioners. The Newton Board of License Commissioners will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. in room 222 at City Hall. The agenda for tonight's meeting is available online.

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