Redmen Football Take on Haverhill, a Friday Morning Matinee at the Library and More

1. Your Local Weekend Forecast:

• According to the National Weather Service, Friday will be mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 69. There is a 30 percent chance of rain.
• Friday night will be clear, with a low around 43. Expect a west wind 3 to 7 mph.
• Saturday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Expect a light southwest wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning.
• Saturday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Expect a south wind around 8 mph.
• Sunday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
• Sunday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 40.

2. Reader Comment of the Day: "That's the policy so they have the right to do it. And he even said he knew the risk of bringing the firearm because he knew the policy. But no, he shouldn't have been fired. Why is there only grey area when its convenient?? That goes both ways. But this is the new motto: Don't defend yourself... become a victim!!" reader Joe L commenting on the article, Should This Man Have Been Fired?

3. Today In Redmen Sports: Redmen varsity field hockey will take on Lawrence High School at 4 p.m. in Lawrence.

Redmen girls varsity volleyball will take on Lowell High School at 6 p.m. at Lowell High.

Redmen varsity football will take on Haverhill High School at 7 p.m. at Doucette Stadium. 

4. It's Happening Today: Tewksbury Public Library will hold a Friday Morning Matinee featuring 'Pacific Rim.' The movie rolls at 10:30 a.m. and complimentary popcorn and lemonade will be served. Find out more here. 

5. ICYMI: In case you missed it, Tewksbury will be hosting a Farmers Market at 286 Livingston St. by the Youth Football Field, Funway Park and Tennis Courts on October 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find out more here.