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Five Things You Need To Know Today, August 1

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Here are five things you need to know today:

 

1) Some thunder

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We'll have rain and sun today, according to the National Weather Service. Expect some sunshine during the day, thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Temperatures should reach 80 degrees.

 

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2) We speak for the trees

The city's Agricultural Commission will meet tonight at 6 p.m. at There are lots of things to discuss, like the ongoing Farmers Market and this Friday's fruit-tree planting party!

 

3) Apartment spotlight

One of our most popular features on Woburn Patch is our A lot of people are looking for some of the great, affordable housing Woburn has to offer! Today, we take a look at an apartment available today at Montvale Avenue and Auburn Street. The place has two bedrooms and a monthly rent of $950. For more information, you can click here!

 

4) In case you missed it

Gov. Deval Patrick pleased his critics yesterday, announcing he would sign Melissa's Bill—legislation that would keep violent habitual offenders from being granted parole. The city has supported the bill since the murder of Woburn Police Officer Jack Maguire by a violent parolee in 2010. . 

 

5) The first world war begins

On this day in 1914, Russia and Germany declared war on each other. Austria-Hungary was already at war with Serbia, and France mobilized troops. Most of Europe was eventually involved, with residents thinking that the war would be over in a few months. But World War I did not end until 1918.

 

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