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5 Things You Need to Know Today in Medfield, Aug. 30

Here's a look at the day ahead.

Today's Forecast: Tuesday's weather, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west between 4 and 7 mph. Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Medfield Preps for Back-to-School: Today is the final day of summer as Medfield Public Schools are set to open on Wednesday, Aug. 31 to begin the 2011-12 school year. Follow Medfield Patch throughout the day today for back-to-school coverage and information. 

Notable Events:

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  • The Medfield Public Works Department (DPW) has announced that due to impact on Medfield, the Transfer Station has extended its days and hours this week.  The transfer station will now be open from Monday, Aug. 29 to Saturday, Sept. 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with Wednesday being open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m..  Call NSTAR  at 1-800-592-2000 for any down lines. Note that the Town of Medfield will not be picking up brush from private trees.
  • The  season begins today and sub-varsity candidates are to report to the High School gym from 4 to 6 p.m.
  •  for seniors will be held today at the Senior Center at 10 a.m.

Fact of the Day: Did you know that until President Kennedy was killed, it wasn't a federal crime to assassinate the President.

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