5 Things You Need to Know Today: April 8

Today is Friday, April 8. Here are five things you need to know:

1. Spring may have finally sprung: According to the National Weather Service, today will be sunny, with a high near 49 degrees. It is expected to warm up this weekend, with temperatures predicted to be in the low 60s.
2. On the agenda: If you have a question for state Rep. Brad Jones, he will be holding district office hours today from 1-2 p.m. at the . Jones or a member of his staff will be available to meet with residents. No appointment is required.
3. Remember to register: If you want to cast your ballot in the May 3 town election, the deadline to register to vote is April 13. You may register at the town clerk’s office at .
4. House hunting: With the onset of spring, the local real estate market traditionally heats up. If you are looking to move or are curious to see what is for sale in town, check back at noon today for North Reading Patch’s weekly listing of open houses.
5. The new Sultan of Swat: On this date in 1974, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hit his 715th career home run, breaking Babe Ruth's record of 714 homers. A crowd of 53,775 people, the largest in the history of Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, was on hand when Aaron hit a fourth-inning pitch off the Los Angeles Dodgers' Al Downing, according to History.com. By the time he retired in 1976, Aaron had amassed 755 home runs, a record that would not be touched until Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants hit his 755th in 2007.

To find more things to do today, check out our event listings.