5 Things You Need to Know Today: March 21

Today is Monday, March 21. Here are five things you need to know:

1. Winter's not over yet: According to the National Weather Service, snow is likely before 2 p.m. today, before changing over to rain. The high temperature will be near 39 degrees. Snow accumulations of one to two inches are possible, according to the forecast.
2. On the agenda: The Board of Selectmen will meet today in Room 14 at at 7 p.m. The Parks and Recreation Committee also meets today, in Room 5 at Town Hall at 7 p.m.
3. Police asking for your help: In case you missed the story over the weekend, that occurred at the North Reading Shopping Center on Washington Street on Saturday afternoon. Police said the fight involved between 10-15 people, and at least one person was injured. Witnesses said at least one person was carrying a bat, and another had a knife, according to police. Anyone with any information on the fight is asked to call police at 978-357-5046.
4. Talking strategy: Members of the will meet today in Room 10 at Town Hall at 5:30 p.m. Business owners will discuss the best ways to generate business in town. All business owners from North Reading are welcome. For more information call Al Pereira at 978-664-5272.
5. Dr. Livingstone, I presume? On this date in 1871, journalist Henry Morton Stanley begins his famous search through Africa for the missing British explorer Dr. David Livingstone. In 1865, Livingstone set out on a planned two-year expedition to find the source of the Nile River. Livingstone also wanted to help bring about the abolition of the slave trade, which was devastating Africa's population. Not much had been heard from Livingstone, so Stanley set out to locate him. In October 1871, Stanley found Livingstone in the interior of Africa and uttered the now-famous question.

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