Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 27

1. Ward 4 office hours. Members of the Ward 4 community are welcome to meet with Ward 4 School Committee members and Ward 4 aldermen tonight at the The office hours will run from 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and community members are welcome to come and ask questions as well as share ideas.

2. The black bear saga. Did you miss any of the black bear saga yesterday? After , local police in Brookline Tuesday morning. The bear Later on Tuesday, wildlife officials confirmed that the bear . However, according to the Brookline Police chief, it is not the same bear . 

3. Blood drive. The Red Cross earlier this week as there is a reported blood shortage. Help out with the shortage during a blood drive today at the from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.

4. Hazardous waste drop-off. Today is the last Wednesday for household hazardous waste drop-offs until Sept. 5. Items can be dropped off at the  from 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Check the city website for details on what items you can drop off.

5. Bill Hamill award. The annual Bill Hamill Memorial Trophy will be awarded today during a special luncheon at the at noon. The annual award is given to an outstanding high school baseball player in the city of Newton.