Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 5

1. EnviroArt awards. Green Decade/Newton will give out awards tonight for the student winners of the . The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be held at the . 

2. Newtonville Books grand opening.  will celebrate its new location in Newton Centre tonight with a grand opening celebration. Mayor Setti Warren will attend the event along with Atul Gawande, Amy Hempel, Alice Hoffman and Tom Perrotta. The event will start at 7 p.m. 

3. Arraignment. Former Newton library employee Peter Buchanan, who is facing child porn possession charges, will appear in Middlesex Superior Court today for an arraignment. . 

4. Maundy Thursday services. Today is Maundy Thursday for those celebrating Holy Week this week. There are a number of services in Newton, so check our events calendar if you're looking for one. 

5. Vote for the best tax prep in Newton. Have you voted in this week's Readers' Choice poll? We're looking for the best tax prep services here in Newton. Who do you trust with your money and taxes? , leave a comment and review the business in our directory.