Today is Monday, March 18. Here are five things to know today:
1. Bring your umbrella. The temperature will reach 41 degrees today with a low of 32. Expect partly cloudy skies and a chance of rain.
2. North Reading Special Town Meeting. Special Town Meeting regarding the additional funds needed for the school building project is at 7 p.m. at North Reading High School.
3. Blood drive. Donate blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive at Saint Agnes Catholic Church in Reading. Donors will receive a coupon for a free Griddle Melt from iHOP.
4. Renovation sale. Shop at The Hitching Post and get 30 percent off everything. They are closing temporarily due to building renovations and do not want to pack items away.
5. Reading CPDC. The CPDC will meet at Reading Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. The 87 Walkers Brook Drive Shell Station and proposed Dunkin' Donuts is an item on the agenda.