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Five Things You Need to Know Today: July 5

Some info on senior transportation, local softball and an event with the Newton-Needham Chamber.

1. Middle Essex Softball League. The Newton Lions 18B softball team will face Winthrop/Bay State Riptide today at 6:15 p.m. The game will be played at .

2. Changes to Newton Senior Transportation Service. As of July 1, a number of changes took effect for the Newton Senior Transportation Service, including some fee increases as well as expanded service to the and . Check out the Senior Services newsletter for more information. 

3. HR Series with the Chamber. This item has been removed due to an error in the calendar posting for the event. Sorry for any confusion!

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4. Did you take photos during yesterday's July 4th celebration in Newton? Share them with your neighbors ! It will only take you a couple of minutes to upload. 

5. Deadline extended! The city has for the Newtonville Banner Design Competition. Entries are now due by end of day on Tues., July 31 (the original deadline was July 9). . 

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