5 Things You Need to Know Today: Nov. 21

1. Joint Planning Board Meeting: The Westwood Planning Board and the Dedham Planning Board will hold a second joint meeting tonight at the Dedham Hilton to discuss .

2. Recreation Commission: The Westwood Recreation Commission will meet tonight at 7 p.m. in the Recreation Activity Room.

3. Become a Friend of the Westwood Library: Want to be apart of the Friends of the ? The group is  of best-selling author Erin Hilderbrand’s novel “The Island” to any resident who joins the organization.

4. Christmas Tree Fundraiser: Starting this Friday, Westwood residents will be able to purchase a Christmas Tree at the Islington Tennis Courts as part of the Westwood Permanent Firefighters Association's

5. Warm Clothing Drive: Westwood Girl Scout Troop #74300 will be collecting . Coats, boots and snow pants in new or gently-used condition can be dropped off at the Collection Box at the school. The drive will benefit the homeless and low-income children of Massachusetts through the Cradles to Crayons organization.