5 Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 16

Today's Forecast: The National Weather Service is predicting a chance of showers today, mainly after 5 p.m. Skies will be partly sunny, with a high near 49.

1. School Committee to Meet: The Westwood School Committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. at .

2. Today's Winter Sports Games: Westwood High School's Co-Ed Alpine Ski Team will compete today at 6 p.m. ' junior varsity Alpine Ski Team will also take to the slopes today, as part of the Mass. Bay Ski League Race.

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4. 2012 February Vacation Programs:  for Grades 1-6 this year from Feb. 21-23. The price is $75 per day, $200 for all three days. Likewise, the Westwood Recreation Department has released information for the upcoming February vacation, and you can download the brochure. 

5. Upcoming FinCom Hearings: The Westwood Finance Commission is holding a series of hearings related to the articles on the 2012 Town Meeting Warrant. The first hearings will run on Feb. 27 and 28, and the second set of hearings will run on March 26 and 27 at Westwood High School.