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Five Things You Need To Know Today, September 23

Fall market on Saturday and Mortimer back in court.

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, September 23. Here are five things you need to know:

  1. Heavy rain: Expect to see some pretty severe downpours throughout the day. According to the National Weather Service, the high for Friday will be 71 degrees. There will be a chance thunderstorms throughout they day. By Friday night, nearly three inches of rain could have fallen.
  2. Fall Market: Friday marks the . To welcome the fall season, local farmers will be loading their produce displays with signature autumn fruits and vegetables. While tomatoes, bell peppers, and other summer foodstuffs are still abundant, farms like E. L. Silvia, Warner, Hanson's, and Wright-Locke are bringing out their pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, and winter squashes.
  3. Oktoberfest: The Winchester Rotary Club will be holding its on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The family-oriented fundraiser will also include an authentic live Oompah band, along with German food from Karl’s Sausage Kitchen in Saugus. Tickets are $30 for adults and can be purchased from Rotary members, Bookends or at the door. Proceeds from the event will be reinvested in local school, senior and community organizations through financial grants.
  4. HAZMAT: Today is the last day for residents to contact the state Department of Transportation and voice their concern about the
  5. Mortimer: Thomas Mortimer, IV, is expected to be at the Middlesex Superior Court at 9 a.m.

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