5 Things You Need to Know Today, June 19

Today is Tuesday, June 19. Here are five things to know today in Peabody.

1. Budget tonight: The City Council will hold a special session on the proposed Fiscal 2013 budget tonight in Wiggin Auditorium (6:30 p.m.). While the meeting is not a public hearing, the council traditionally allows members of the public to speak on the budget. Budget documents will also be posted on the city's website today.
2. Tuesday means it's also time for the again. Market hours are 2-7 p.m. at the .
3. If you have leaves and yard waste lying about, you're in luck. The mayor's office has scheduled an additional week for curbside pickup this week. Leave your yard waste out in paper bags or barrels -- no plastic bags -- on the day of your normal trash pickup. The mayor's office says all yard waste should be picked up no later than 3 p.m, but collection may occur in two trips, with trash first in the morning and yard waste later in the day. There is no charge for collection. Leaves and yard waste can also be dropped off during weekdays at the  from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
4. Stop by Wednesday evening between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. .
5. Don't forget to  for a shot at a $15,000 grant. You can vote once a day through June 22.