5 Things You Need to Know Tuesday, July 16

1. Your 3-day Local Forecast:

• According to the National Weather Service, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Tuesday with a high near 94 expected. There will be a north wind from 3 to 8 mph.
• Tuesday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 67. There is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with a light east wind expected.
• Wednesday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Expect a calm wind becoming west from 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. There is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.
• There is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Wednesday night with a low near 70 expected. There will be a southwest wind from 5 to 7 mph.
• Thursday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 91. There is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain.
• Thursday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain.

2. Reader Comment of the Day: "So this is the final step in privatization of the pond I guess," reader Shaun commenting on the article, Parcel Map For Proposed Slots Parlor in Tewksbury.

3. Today in Public Meetings: The Board of Selectmen will meet at 7 p.m. at Town Hall in the Selectmen's Meeting Room. The board will hear from Penn National Gaming Inc. concerning the proposed slots parlor for 300 Ames Pond Drive in Tewksbury.

4. It's Happening Tonight: Check out Fright Night at the Tewksbury Public Library at 8 p.m. and hear author J.W. Ocker speak firsthand on the nearly 50 macabre, grim and ghastly sites throughout our state. You can register here.

5. ICYMI: The Shell Station located at 1975 Main Street was robbed early Monday morning. Read more about this incident on Tewksbury Patch.