Five Things: Clouds, Rain in the Forecast for Stoneham Wednesday

1. Grab your umbrella: Overcast with a chance of showers. Sounds familiar doesn't it? For the third consecutive day rain and cloudy skies are in the forecast, according to the National Weather Service website. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 69 during the day, with a low of about 52 at night. There's a 40 percent chance of precipitation, while winds will likely be in the 6-10 miles per hour range.

2. Newsletters abound: Want news updates emailed to you? Stoneham Patch offers four newsletters to our readers, including daily, weekly and breaking news ones as well as one for Patch Deals.

3. Your choice: In the latest Readers' Choice contest, we want to know: What is the best convenience/grocery store in Stoneham? Let us know by , as well as clicking the business's link and writing a directory review. The winner of each category receives 10 points, while second place gets eight points and third place tallies six points.

4. Day two: Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) testing is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday at , according to the school website. Testing will take place on the second floor, and students won't have access to their lockers from 7:50 a.m. to 11 a.m. Students won't be allowed in the hallways during testing, so they'll need to remember to carry everything they need with them. Students should bring a snack for a break during testing, but they won't be able to go to the cafeteria and have to stay in the classroom or social studies hallway during break. No electronic devices or cell phones are allowed.

5. Sneak peek: Check out our latest column at 10 a.m. Thursday to see a sampling of recent home sales in the Stoneham area.

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