Redmen Football Takes on North Andover and a Friday Night Flick at the Library

1. Your Local Weekend Forecast:

• According to the National Weather Service, Friday will be partly sunny, with a high near 69. Light north wind becoming northeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
• Friday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 48. Expect a light and variable wind.
• Saturday will be sunny, with a high near 74. Expect a calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
• Saturday night will be clear, with a low around 49. Expect a south wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
• Sunday will be sunny, with a high near 72.
• Sunday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 50.

2. Reader Comment of the Day: "Remember the MCAS were created to evaluate teachers (not students). Perhaps we should get back to the initial problem," reader malcolm nichols commenting on the article, Is It the End of the MCAS Exam?

3. Today In Redmen Athletics: Redmen boys varsity golf will take on North Reading High School at Hillview Golf Course at 3:30 p.m.

Redmen boys varsity football will take on North Andover High School in North Andover at 7 p.m. Varsity cheerleading will also be at the football game Friday night.

4. It's Also Happening Today: Catch Friday Night Flicks at the Tewksbury Public Library, this week featuring 'Iron Man 3.' The movie rolls at 7 p.m. and a free meal will also be served. Register here. 

5. ICYMI: In case you missed it, North Street roadway reconstruction will take place Friday, Sept. 27 between the limits of Kendall Road and Northgate Road.