5 Things You Need to Know Today, Aug. 17

Today is Friday, Aug. 17. Here are five things to know today in Peabody.

1. Weekend weather: Today is mostly sunny with a high near 85 degrees, but there's a chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight with showers possible tomorrow morning. Showers may return late Sunday afternoon as well. The high for both days is in the mid to high 70s.
2. City crews will be milling Elizabeth Lane, Theresa Road and Janice Lane today and tomorrow in preparation for paving operations. No on-street parking will be allowed today from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Vehicles on the street may be subject to towing at the owner's expense.
3. Readers' Choice: Today is the last day to .
4. in the library courtyard on Main Street.
5. This Sunday is another concert is the city's annual summer series. Come on down to the from 6-8 p.m. to North Shore Acapella perform.