5 Things You Need to Know Today, Tuesday, May 7

Here are 5 pieces of information aimed to make your Tuesday feel like a Friday and help make you the most knowledgable person in your office. 

1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: 

• According to the NWS, Tuesday will be partly sunny with a high near 76. The sun will break through the clouds later in the day, and a calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
• Tuesday Night Mostly clear with a low near 51 and a South wind from 3 to 8 mph.
• Wednesday Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and a high near 69. A light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
• Wednesday Night A 40 percent chance of showers with thunderstorms possible after 11 p.m and a low of 52. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
• Thursday Cloudy, with a 50 percent chance of showers with a high near 68. Patchy fog expected expected before 8 a.m.
• Thursday Niight Cloudy, with a 40 percent chance of showers and a low of 51.

2. Reader Comment of the Day: "My deepest sympathy to the Campbell family. A great lady and a great family. Wilmington's loss is Heaven's gain." Kevin MacDonald, commenting on the article .

3. It's Happening Today: Looking for a mid-morning workout in Wilmington? Check out the spinning class happening at Body Infusion by Her at 9:50 a.m.

4. It's Also Happening Today: The Wildcats varsity boys lacrosse will take on Wakefield High School at home at 3:45 p.m. Check out the full schedule for Wilmington High School athletics on Tuesday.

5. ICYMI: as one of Eastern Massachusetts communities the Boston Globe spotlighted in its 2013 "Top Places to Live" feature.