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5 Things You Need to Know Today in Medfield, Columbus Day

Here's a look at the day ahead.

Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.

Today is Columbus Day, a federal holiday which celebrates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas, which occurred on Oct.12, 1492.

Below is a list of what is closed on this holiday:

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  • All Schools
  • Banks
  • Stock market
  • Municipal and state offices
  • Federal offices
  • Libraries
  • Mail
  • Senior Center

Columbus Day Forcast:  According to the National Weather Service based in Taunton calls for sunny, with a high near 78. Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

Warriors' Monday

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  • The field hockey team hosts Franklin at 1 p.m.

Columbus Day Quote: "Every one of us has in him a continent of undiscovered character.  Blessed is he who acts the Columbus to his own soul." - Author Unknown

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