Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 7

Today is Wednesday, March 7. Here are five things you need to know today:

1. New site. We launched the new Reading-North Reading Patch early this morning. We will be covering Reading and North Reading and providing you with the latest news and events from both towns. I hope you’ll give us a chance to show you how committed we are to covering both communities.

2. Reading resident arrested for drugs in New York. In case you missed it yesterday, , after State Police stopped the vehicle in which they were traveling and found them to be in possession of drug-laced candy.

3. North Reading Middle school drama club. Stop by the at 3 p.m. for their . Cool Suit is a musical take-off on the classic Emperor’s New Clothes, but with a new-age vibe. In Olympic Idol, Greek Gods compete for the coveted idol title in this parody of American Idol. 

4. Energy Study. The North Reading at at 6:30 p.m. Reviewing the Metropolitan Area Planning Council's Local Energy Action Program is on the agenda.

5. Reading Finance Committee. The continues its review of the FY13 town manager's budget at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the . The agenda includes budget review for the library, police and fire.