5 Things June 6: Rail Trail Meeting, Customer Appreciation and More

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1. Norton Rail-Trail Committee meeting

Join the Norton Rail-Trail Committee 6 p.m. at Norton Public Library to help plan a bike path (Rail Trail) extending from the Mansfield Bike Path to the Taunton border. People with varying skills can help the process. Volunteers are needed to help with planning the location, funding, communication, etc.  Meetings are currently being held on the first and third Thursday of the month.  If you are interested in getting involved but are unable to make this meeting, email nortonrailtrail@yahoo.com.

2. Leah Fernandes Fundraiser

Registration for the third annual Leah Bear Fair is open. There is an early registration discount for the first couple of weeks. To keep up with the latest Leah Fernandes Fundraiser information visit their Facebook page.

3. Glee Gifts customer appreciation day

Glee Gifts, 280 School St., Mansfield, was voted the #1 gift store in the Reader's Choice poll. To say ‘Thank You,’ customers will receive up to 40 percent off select items starting 10 a.m. today. Exclusions may apply. No early brids will be accepted.

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5. High near 75, low around 53

Today will be partly sunny, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind will become south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Tonight there is a 60 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4 a.m. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Otherwise, it will be cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind will be 5 to 7 mph.