This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Community Corner

5 Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 27

Sherwood Middle and Floral Street schools have open houses today.

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. The Zoning Board of Appeals meets at 6:30 p.m. today in Shrewsbury Town Hall, 100 Maple Ave. To view the agenda, click here.

2. The Shrewsbury Genealogy Club has its monthly meeting today from 7 to 8:45 p.m. at the . Anyone interested is welcome.

Find out what's happening in Shrewsburywith free, real-time updates from Patch.

3. is holding an Open House from 3:30 to 5 p.m. today. Students will be able to view their homeroom lists at this time.

4. is also holding an Open House today, from 4 to 5 p.m.

Find out what's happening in Shrewsburywith free, real-time updates from Patch.

5. There is a slight chance of showers after 2 p.m. today. Otherwise, Shrewsbury should be partly sunny, with a high near 82.

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on the latest Shrewsbury news, or simply hit the "like" button at the top of this page. If you'd like to receive the daily newsletter with our top stories, click here.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?