Five Things You Need to Know Today, May 17

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Today is Tuesday, May 17. Here are five things you need to know:

1. More rain: The upcoming forecast for the city of Woburn looks mighty dreary this morning. According to the National Weather Service, we can expect to see rain all week. Along with showers and fog, today will be particularly dismal because temperatures aren’t even going to hit 50.  
2. City Council: After meeting last night to look at the fiscal 2012 budget, the City Council will head back to tonight on regular business. There are several public hearings on tap for tonight, so head over if you’re interested! .
3. Horn Pond Day: Don’t forget, it’s almost time for Horn Pond Day! The day long celebration of Horn Pond and Woburn is scheduled for this Saturday, starting at 9 a.m. .
4. In case you missed it: The city is preparing for this year’s . For a complete list of the activities and more information, .
5. Brown vs. the Board of Ed: May 17 is a pretty big day in history—the Watergate hearings began in 1973, the first same-sex marriage was in Massachusetts in 2004, the final episode of “90210” was televised in 2000, the FBI looked into the “dirty” lyrics of “Louie, Louie” in 1965 and the Memphis Belle flew its 25th mission in 1943. But the most groundbreaking of events was on this day in 1954, when the Supreme Court ruled in Brown vs. the Board of Education. In the ruling, the US’s highest court said that separate was not equal, spurring on the civil rights movement.

To find out what is going on today in Woburn, check out our events listings.