Five Things You Need To Know Today, July 8

Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section.

Today is Friday, July 8. Here are five things you need to know:

1. Prepare for Showers: The weather should be cooler today, but there is a chance of some showers. According to the National Weather Service, the high for Friday is 77 degrees. There’s a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., continuing Friday night, before the clouds move out Saturday morning.
2. Highway Work This weekend, the bridge on I-93 North over Webster Street and the approach spans on the bridge on I-93 North over the Mystic River . The work will take place between 8 p.m., Friday, June 10 and 5 a.m. Monday, June 13. The highway will be reduced to two lanes during construction, so expect delays.
3. Road Construction: The will begin paving Lockeland Road on Tuesday, July 5. The construction will last two weeks from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The DPW is informing residents that they should expect delays and recommends drivers to seek alternate routes.
4. Stepping Down: After serving the town for a number of years, Department of Public Works Director, Ed Grant is retiring.
5.  “Like” us: If you haven’t done so already, be sure to head to the Winchester Patch Facebook page and become a fan.

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