5 Things You Need to Know Today, June 6

Today is Wednesday, June 6. Here are five things to know today in Peabody.

1. Today's weather: Scattered showers and partly sunny with a high near 61 degrees.
2. Playoffs: Bishop Fenwick baseball heads to the semi-finals in Division III North play Thursday against Lynnfield after knocking Watertown for a loop last night, 10-1. Also in postseason action, the Peabody High girls' tennis club lost to Andover yesterday, 5-0, in a first round match.
3. State of the region: Mayor Ted Bettencourt and other North Shore municipal leaders will convene for breakfast and to talk regional issues this morning at the . The event is sponsored by the North Shore Chamber of Commerce.
4. Athletic awards: The athletic department is hosting its annual awards night for student-athletes tonight (6:30). Check back to Peabody Patch for more on that.
5. Get rid of your hazardous waste June 9: The city will hold its annual Household Hazardous Waste Day on June 9 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. rain or shine at the . The event is an opportunity for Peady residents to dispose of just about any hazardous wastes and chemicals they may have lying around their homes in an environmentally responsible manner. There is a $20 fee per household. For more details, call the Peabody Health Department at 978-538-5926 or DPS at 978-536-0600.