5 Things You Need to Know Thursday, June 13

1. Your 3-day Local Forecast:

• According to the NWS, there is a 40 percent chance of rain Thursday, which will otherwise be partly sunny with a high near 67. Expect a calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Rain will mostly be after 1 p.m. 
• There is a 60 percent chance of rain Thursday night with a low around 50. Expect a northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
• Friday there is a 40 percent chance of rain before 2 p.m. with a high of 71 expected. There will be a north wind around 8 mph.
• Friday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
• Saturday will be sunny, with a high near 78.
• Saturday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 52.

2. Reader Comment of the Day: "Perhaps rather than plug in or full electric vehicles, the Town can consider hybrids? They cost the same and do offer better mileage. My Nissan Altima Hybrid gets pretty good mileage in the city (35 mpg) when I drive around 35 mph and below. Overall my car averages 35 mpg based on the onboard tracking meter since I've owned it. And the Altima is just one option, the Toyota offers even more savings," reader webmom commenting on the article, Selectmen Consider Electric Vehicle Incentive Program.

3. It's Happening Today: A representative from the Lowell Social Security office will give an overview of Social Security benefits at the Wilmington Memorial Library Thursday at 1 p.m. You can register here. 

4. It's Also Happening Today: Essex Tech High School Board of Trustees will meet at 5 p.m. at 562 Maple Street, Danvers. 

5. ICYMI: In case you missed it, and pick up some fresh, local produce for your Father's Day barbecue. Sunday's Farmers Market will also feature a performance by Wilmington Dance Academy.