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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Oct. 10

Today is Columbus Day, which means no school for students in Westwood.

Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.

1. Columbus Day: Today is Columbus Day, a day that honors the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas, which occurred on Oct. 12, 1492. Trash and recycling collection will run on a normal schedule this week; there is no delay due to the holiday. 

2. No School: All schools in Westwood will be closed today due to the holiday.

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3.  Weather: Skies will be sunny in Westwood today with a high around 79 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

4. Check Out Our Bloggers! Have you had a chance to check out our Local Voices section onWestwood Patch? Find out what our bloggers have to say on various topics and issues, and if blogging is something you're interested in, be sure to send us a note at mattp@patch.com!

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5. Westwood Day Help: The Westwood Recreation Department is currently seeking residents to step up and help with the organization and planning of Westwood Day, which is expected to take place in September or October of 2012.


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