5 Things You Need to Know Monday, July 15

1. Your 3-day Local Forecast:

• According to the National Weather Service, Monday will be sunny, with a high near 93. Expect a northwest wind from 3 to 7 mph and patchy fog before 8 a.m.
• Monday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 68. Expect a Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
• Tuesday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 91. There is a 20 percent chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m.
• Tuesday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 70. There is a 20 percent chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Expect a northeast wind from 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. 
• Wednesday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 91. There is a 20 percent chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.
• Wednesday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

2. Reader Comment of the Day: "I would rather it be a poker hall like they have in NH. Not necessarily with all the "pit games", but something that stimulates the mind for the players more than button pushing and pure luck... Plus, more jobs would be created (dealers, cashiers, floor managers, etc.)---and yes, keep the money in MA!" reader Jason Mainini commenting on the article, Would You Support a Slots Parlor in the Wilmington Area?

3. It's Happening Today: Check out "Gaming For Kids" at the Wilmington Memorial Library at 7 p.m. Kids can play their favorite Wii games on the big screen.

4. Today In Public Meetings: The Wilmington Housing Authority will meet at 4 p.m. at 41 Deming Way and the Board of Selectmen will meet at 7 p.m. in Town Hall Meeting Room 9.

5. ICYMI: A slots parlor could be coming to the Wilmington area. A $200 million slots parlor is being proposed for 30 acres of land off Ames Pond Drive in Tewksbury. Would you be in favor of a slots parlor in a neighboring community? Let us know here.