5 Things: A Finance Committee Meeting, Birthday Party at the Library and More

1. Your 3-day Local Forecast:

• According to the National Weather Service, Thursday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Expect a light south wind increasing from 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
• There is an 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Thursday night with a low of 64 expected. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Expect a south wind from 6 to 8 mph.
• Friday there is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high near 83. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. 
• Friday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 61. 
  
• Saturday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
• Saturday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

2. Reader Comment of the Day: "Another nail in the coffin of the Massachusetts economy. This tax was pushed through so quickly that those that will be affected do not even know the details on how it will work because of how vague the law is written. Another, " We need to pass it to see what's in it," reader Splice commenting on the article, Lawmakers Unsure What New Tech Tax Will Actually Tax.

3. Today in Public Meetings: Finance Committee will meet at 7 p.m. at the Tewksbury Police Department. You can view the agenda here. 

4. It's Happening Today: Stop by the Tewksbury Public Library at 11 a.m. for Pigeon's Birthday Party. Celebrate the birthday of Mo Willems' famous character, Pigeon, from such classics as "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!" and "Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog." Register here.

5. ICYMI: In case you missed it, check out the latest news from the Tewksbury Council on Aging including an upcoming lobster bake, trip to Mohegan Sun and more.