5 Things You Need to Know Today, May 9

Today is Wednesday, May 9. Here are five things to know today in Peabody.

1. Today's weather: More rain. Eighty percent chance of showers today with a high near 67 degrees.
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3. Exchange plants and seeds: GreenPeabody is holding a this Saturday at from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
4. Interested in blogging on Peabody Patch? We know you have something to say, so join the community conversation on Patch and share it by blogging on the site.
5. If you've noticed some discoloration in your tap water recently and you live in either Ward 4 or 6, don't worry, it's just likely due to the Fire Department testing the hydrants in your neighborhood. Annual hydrant testing began May 1 for Precinct 3 in Ward 4 and Precints 1 and 2 in Ward 6 on May 1 and is scheduled to run throughout the month. During the testing, you may experience some discoloration in your tap water, says Fire Chief Steve Pasdon. Running the tap for at least one minute, however, before using the water should clear up the coloration.