Here are five pieces of information designed to get your Wednesday going in the fast lanes and to help make you the smartest person in the grocery store.

1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: According to the NWS, today there will be scattered showers, mainly before 7am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 71. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

• Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 44. North wind around 6 mph.
• Thursday Sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
• Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
• Friday A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
• Friday Night A slight chance of showers before 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

2. It's Happening Today: The Tewksbury High boys and girls cross country teams are in action today at home against Lowell High. The races begin at 4 p.m. at the course down the Parks and Recreation Complex on Livingston Street.

3. It's Also Happening Today: Do you have a young child, Tewksbury KinderCare, 847 North St., will be holding an open house this morning at 10 a.m.

4. Reader Comment of the Day: "I am PSYCHED. Less gas and wear and tear on my little car now as well as added time to my (and so many others') commute. It has been a long 2 1/2 years. I understand some residents are concerned about the speeders but they are there whether or not the bridge is open. I can't wait to drive over it and see if they widened it at all- it was always a narrow bridge." Reader Rachel Henba, commenting on the story, "Brown Street/Whipple Road Bridge To Re-Open Next Week."

5. Quote of the Day: "Nothing has been decided, but yes, we're talking to them." Town Manager Richard Montuori, talking about negotiations with Group1, parent company of the Ira Motors Group, regarding leading the Hardy-Pike House as a temporary Town Hall.

And Don't Forget: Editor Bill Gilman will be speaking with Teddy Panos on AM980 WCAP this morning at 8:10 a.m. about all the latest headlines in Tewksbury.