Today is Wednesday, July 18. Here are five things you need to know today:
1. The weather. The temperature will reach 91 degrees in the afternoon and drop to 66 in the evening. There is a chance of scattered thunder showers.
2. Jim Rice Memorial Softball Tournament. Peabody firefighters are organizing yet another tribute to their fallen brother Jim Rice that will also benefit his family -- this time a softball tournament Aug. 18-19. The tournament is open to teams of firefighters, police and EMS personnel. Games will be played at and the O'Connor fields in Peabody. You can find more information at jimricesoftballtournament.com.
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3. Reading Board of Assessors. The at at 2 p.m.
4. Hillview Commission. The at the at 7 p.m. Discussing management of the function hall and condition of the golf course are both items on the agenda.
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5. Concerts. Both Reading and North Reading will hold concerts today. The will take place at at 3 p.m. The will take place at at 5 p.m.
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