5 Things You Need To Know Today: Friday, April 27

Here are five pieces of information to start your Friday off on the right foot and to help make you the smartest person looking forward to Prom.

1. Your Local Weekend Weather Forecast: According to the NWS, today will be cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a west wind between 15 and 24 mph. Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 29. West wind between 9 and 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 57. West wind between 13 and 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind between 6 and 10 mph.
Sunday: Sunny and breezy, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 33.

2. Quotes of the Day: "What's unusual about these books is that they are erotica, and that's not something that libraries usually stock. It's not especially well written. There's sex and a little bit of plot thrown in."

3. Reader Comment of the Day: "As a Tewksbury native, growing up in the fifties any kid in town could be found working at one of the many greenhouses. F.I.Carters, Pattens, Gales are a few. Our town was the " Carnation capital of the world". From green leaf to orange leaf. All the best on your opening." Reader Jack Farley, commenting on the story,

4. It's Happening Today: The Tewksbury baseball team will look to get back to their winning ways when they host border rival Billerica High at Strong Field. Game time is 3:30 p.m.

5. It's Also Happening Today: The Tewksbury High softball team will also be in action at home today, taking on Methuen at the Livingston Street field. Game time is 3:30 p.m.

And Don't Forget: The voting is extremely tight in the Patch Video Battle of the Bands. Three or four bands appear to have separated themselves from the pack but there is still time for your favorite band to rally before the May 3 deadline. Remember, you can vote once a day so click here and vote today!