5 Things You Need to Know Today: July 4

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1. Weather: Mostly sunny skies are expected today in Westwood, with a high of about 85 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

2. Fireworks Celebrations: For a list of fireworks displays being held around the Westwood area tonight, .

3. Westwood Trash & Recycling: Recycling and trash collection will follow a holiday schedule this week in Westwood due to the July 4th holiday, with collection being delayed one day. Friday collection will be on Saturday.

4. Young Adult Summer Reading: Library patrons can read a book of their choosing,  write a review, bring it to the reference desk and get a book to keep from our large selection of young adult titles. For more information, . (Note: The Westwood Public Library will be closed today, due to the holiday, and reopen Tuesday, July 5.)

5. Summer 2011 Newsletter: The Town of Westwood has released its Summer 2011 Newsletter. To download a PDF version of the newsletter, click here.