Five Things You Need To Know Today, April 20

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Today is Wednesday, April 20. Here are five things you need to know:

1. Chance of thunderstorms: Be prepared for showers to continue on and off on Wednesday. According to the National Weather Service, the high for Wednesday is expected to reach into the 50s, but more rain is expected. After 4 p.m. there will be a chance of thunderstorms, while there will be patchy fog throughout much of the day.
2. Aerial Application to Control Mosquitoes: The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be conducting ato control mosquito larvae over large wetland areas in Winchester.  Wetlands currently being evaluated for this treatment are located near Amberwood Drive, Fairlane Terrace, High St. and The Ledges. The application will be conducted between April 14 and April 26. The Bti will be applied in a granular formulation by a helicopter flying low directly over the wetlands. Residents do not need to take any special precautions for this application.The material to be applied is a natural bacterium found in soil.
3. “Like” us: If you haven’t done so already, be sure to head to the Winchester Patch Facebook page and become a fan.
4. iPhone app: The mobile Patch app is finally here, which means you can now take us everywhere. The iPhone app went live last week and is available in Apple’s App Store and features a variety of ways for you to stay connected and keep up-to-date about what’s going on in your community. The Patch app will consist of all the things you see on the Web site, including community news, weather, local business listings and events in the city.
5. Flushing Notice: Beginning Wednesday, April 13, of the town’s east/west water system will be taking place during the day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for approximately three weeks. Thewill begin flushing with the East side for the first two weeks and the West side for the third week. During flushing, residents should refrain from using water for drinking, dishwashing, and laundry as some discoloration of water may occur. If you experience discolored water, let the cold water run until it clears.

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