Five Things You Need To Know Today, Jan. 18

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Today is Wednesday, Jan. 18. Here are five things you need to know.

1. Sunny, cool and windy: Should be a comfortable winter day today. According to the National Weather Service, the high for Wednesday is expected to be 37 degrees. It should be mostly sunny today with wind gusts as high as 33 mph. By Wednesday night temperatures will drop to around 13 degrees.
2. Daddy/daughter dance: The daddy/daughter dance, which was scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Burlington Marriot.
3. The way of boys: A book group discussion on on Thursday, Jan. 19, co-sponsored with the from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Library’s large meeting room.  Dr. Rao, recognizing the distinct challenges of raising young boys, offers practical advice on how to raise happy and healthy men. You do not have to have read the book to participate. Books will be available at the Library circulation desk and BookEnds
4. Census: Annual will be mailed to Winchester residents during the week of January 9. All households must respond to the mailing by February 15. In the mailings will be Transfer Station permits and information on the fee increases.
5. Town Election: Looking to get involved in town government? The Board of Selectmen, School Committee and Planning Board will each have two seats up for re-election. Interested candidates can pick up nomination papers at the Town Clerk’s office. The last day to obtain nomination players is Feb. 3 and the last day to submit them is Tuesday, Feb. 7.

To find out what is going on today in Winchester, check out our events listings.