5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 24

Today's Forecast: Showers are likely today mostly before 9 a.m., with a high near 49 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. There is a 60 percent chance of rain.

1. Tonight's Committee Meetings: The Westwood Board of Selectmen will meet with the Westwood Finance Commission this evening to discuss the 2012 Warrant Articles sponsored by the selectmen. The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Professional Development Room. Find out what other meetings are being held tonight by clicking here.

2. Sports Action: Westwood High School's basketball and swim teams are up for games today. Get the full schedule of times and locations: click here.

3. Recommended School Budget: Westwood Superintendent John Antonucci's recommended budget for the Fiscal Year 2013 is now available online. Check it out in full by clicking here.

4. Donate to Homeless Veterans: St. Denis Catholic Church is sponsoring a collection to benefit the New England Center for Homeless Veterans. Among the items requested are travel size personal care items, such as soap, deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo, as well as disposible razors, nail clippers, combs, brushes, travel bags. Also being accepted are new men's underwear in the color white, as well as gently-used pillow cases and men's shoes, sneakers and boots. Drop off items any time at the Religious Education Office of St. Denis Parish.

5. Bottle & Can Drive: The All Night Graduation Party is hosting a Bottle and Can Collection on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. The collection will take place on the Natahan Street side of Westwood High School.