5 Things You Need to Know Monday, July 1

1. Your 3-day Local Forecast: 

• There is a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Monday, with a high near 80 expected. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Expect areas of fog before 10 a.m. 
• Monday night there is a 50 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms with a low of 67 expected. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Expect a south wind around 7 mph.
• Tuesday there is a 60 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms with a high of 81 expected. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain.
• Tuesday night there is a 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms with a low of 67. 
• Wednesday there is a 40 percent chance of showers with a high of 88 expected. Otherwise it will be cloudy. 
• Wednesday night there is a 30 percent chance of showers with a low of 68 expected.

2. This Week in Public Meetings: Wondering what public meetings are happening this week? We'v got you covered.

3. Ristuccia Update: With the season now over, the Bruins organization leaving behind its current practice facility for greener pastures is now an even stronger possibility. Read the latest update here.

4. Recognition for Wilmington: Wilmington was recently selected as one of the best towns in Massachusetts for raising kids by NerdWallet.com. On the list of ten communities, Wilmington came in second, behind only Longmeadow. Read more here. 
 
5. ICYMI: In case you missed it, a vehicle struck Elia's Country Store on June 26, causing minor structural damage and no injuries. Reader Samantha Hagan submitted a photo of the incident.