5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 16

Today is Wednesday, May 16, and here are the five things you need to know:

1. This recent stretch of wet weather will likely continue today. The National Weather Service is predicting that local residents can expect showers and a high near 63. There's a chance for more showers tonight, mainly before 10 p.m. Tonight's low should be around 52. (sunrise, 5:20 a.m.; high tide, 8:52 a.m.; low tide, 2:51 p.m.; sunset, 8:00 p.m.)

2. Residents looking for a Grown Ups 2 update can find out more at the Selectmen's Meeting at tonight. The meeting, scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m., is expected to feature a discussion with Columbia Pictures Location Manager Mark Fitzgerald, according to the posted agenda.

3. Wondering who's behind all the American flags on Atlantic Avenue? We've got an answer for you in this week's column. Click Here for the full story.

4. 's boys' varsity tennis team will tonight at the high school. The matches are scheduled to begin at 4 p.m., so consider stopping by to cheer them on.

5. Today in History: On May 16, 1866, the US Congress eliminated the half dime coin and replaced it with the five cent piece, or nickel.

For more things going on in Marblehead today, check out our events calendar.