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Planning Board Holds Public Hearings Tonight

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1. Weather Watch: The soaking rain continues. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10 a.m. and noon, then a chance of showers after noon. High near 59. East wind 12 to 17 mph becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

  • Sunrise: 5:05 a.m.
  • Low tide: 7:47 a.m.
  • High tide: 2:05 p.m.
  • Low tide: 7:55 p.m.
  • Sunset: 8:20 p.m.

2. Flood Watch Continues: Marblehead remains under a flood watch through at least this afternoon. The National Weather Service advises that if you live in a flood-prone area, make plans to protect your property and to have a safe place to go if flooding happens.

3. Planning Board Meets Tonight: Among the civic meetings for today is a Planning Board confab set for 7:30 p.m. at Abbot Hall. Properties on the agenda for public hearings or discussion include:

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  • 263 Ocean Ave.
  • 25 Neptune Road
  • 4 Community Road
  • 36 Foster St.

4. Senior Motorists — Marblehead Police Offer Safety Check: Town police have a "Car Fit" program where an officer will do a 12-point check of your vehicle to make sure it's a "good fit" for you. The officer will also recommend potential safety adjustments. The program is free. There's more information on the Marblehead Police Facebook page, or you can schedule an appointment by contacting Officer David Ostrovitz at 781-631-1212, extension 19 or dostrovitz@marblehead.org.

5. Father's Day Idea — Give Him Membership in the Mug Club: The Landing posted this Father's Day idea on Facebook — membership for Dad in their "Mug Club," which offers discounts on entrees and larger mugs of draft beer.

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