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5 Things You Need To Know Today: Thursday, Feb. 3

Bits of knowledge to help you start your day.

1. Today's Forecast: Do not fear that large glowing orb in the sky. It is called the sun. According to the National Weather Service, today will be partly sunny, with a high near 27.  Tonight will be mostly clear and chilly, with a low around 5.

2. Quote of the Day: Fire Chief Richard Mackey, discussing the difficulties added to the job of firefighting by the harsh winter weather.

3. This Day in Tewksbury History: Feb 3, 1993 The regional group of unemployed residents named WIND--Wednesday is Networking Day--meets to swap job leads and contacts during a tough economy and job market.

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4. By The Numbers: 34 -- In addition to being Paul Pierce's jersey number, that is the number of roofs in Massachusetts that sustained either a partial or total collapse in this most recent storm, according to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency.

5. It's Happening Today: The Board of Health is scheduled to meet tonight at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. The agenda for the meeting is attached.

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