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. Former Shrewsbury High School student Lindsi Panarelli earns a top award at college. You can upload announcements directly to the Shrewsbury Patch site with photos.

2. Liberty Church added some great photos to their Facebook page. You can also upload photos and videos to our Pics and Clips gallery.

3. Help us choose the best local gems in our area. We're looking for the best staycation locations throughout the region. Vote, write reviews and tell in the comments your favorites.

4. One Shrewsbury Patch reader posted a need for volunteers this summer. Click here to learn more about becoming a volunteer host family.

5. The Board of Selectmen gave a dog owner 30 days to fence in their dog, Drexel, that has been found loose multiple times near Memorial Drive.

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