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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 1

Recreation activities, back-to-school information, and more.

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

1. Weather: Skies will be partly sunny in Westwood today, according to the National Weather Service, with a high temperature of about 79 degrees.

2. Still Without Power? If you live in Westwood and are still without power and/or hot water, Westwood High School has opened its showers to the public until further notice. For more information, .

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3. Fall Recreation: To find out more about what's available for activities from the Westwood Recreation Department this fall, .

4. Back to School: The first day of school in Westwood comes after Labor Day this year, with classes beginning on Sept. 6. To download the 2011-2012 School Calendar, click here.

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5. 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, .


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