Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.

1. A group of postal workers will be going on a hunger strike to oppose the proposed job and facility cuts. Take our poll—do you think it will work? Add your thoughts to the comments.

2. There's always something a bit quirky in our daily police logs. From around the area, a thief stole aloe-infused socks from Whole Foods and a car drove through a 7-Eleven in Shrewsbury.

3. A Shrewsbury Patch reader submitted a photo of a bus accident on Route 9. I love it when a reader submits a photo. It doesn't have to be an accident photo—it could be of an event, a fun day at a park or your favorite spot in town. Upload photos here.

4. Police issued a warning after two men posed as town employees and robbed a couple on Route 140. The police said that town employees will produce identification if asked. If you see anything suspicious, call the police at 508-841-8346.

5. The Musical/Dancing Fountains at Dean Park, Shrewsbury have been turned on for the season. Music has been orchestrated to go along with the dancing fountains and there is even a light show at night. Click the link above for the times.

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