Upcoming Tewksbury GOP Common Core Forum

1. Your Local Weekend Forecast:

• According to the National Weather Service, Friday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Expect a calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
• Friday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Expect a south wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. There is a 20 percent chance of rain.
• Saturday will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Expect a calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. There is a 70 percent chance of rain. 
• Saturday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Expect a west wind 7 to 10 mph. There is a 40 percent chance of rain. 
• Sunday will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. There is a 40 percent chance of rain.
• Sunday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

2. Reader Comment of the Day: "Clark Street on the side of Market Basket by the sports field," reader Becca Bell commenting on the article, Where Are the Worst Potholes in Tewksbury?

3. Happening This Weekend: The Tewksbury Republican Town Committee is hosting an informational forum Saturday at the Tewksbury Country Club on the Common Core Educational Curriculum. Find out more about this event here. 

4. Friday Night Movie: Enjoy a free screening of "The Butler" at the Tewksbury Public Library Friday at 7 p.m. Complimentary snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Library. Find out about registration requirements here. 

5. ICYMI: In case you missed it,  State Rep. Jim Lyons of the 18th Essex District is questioning  a former state representative's ties to Planned Parenthood. Read more here.