Our daily morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.

1. The Board of Selectmen will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. Visit the Town website for the complete meeting agenda.

2. The School Committee will also meet at Town Hall today, at 7:15 p.m.

3. This week, we're asking you, our readers, what is the best salon in all of Natick? Vote in our poll until 9 a.m. Friday to support your favorite business. The winner will be announced at noon on Friday.

4. We've got a great group of bloggers writing for Natick Patch about a variety of topics—from politics to real estate to fitness to comedy and more. If you live or work in Natick and are interested in blogging on Natick Patch, email Alissa.Letkowski@patch.com for more information.

5. Natick High School will host a free ACT practice test at 5:30 p.m. today. Sign up at www.kaptest.com with event code AKKA9007.

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