Five Things You Need to Know Today, July 3

1. Fireworks: Fireworks begin at dusk at . No parking is allowed at West Middle School right now due to construction but high school lots are all available to the public.

2. Trash Pickup: Trash pickup will be normal today but will not occur on the Fourth of July. Trash pickup will be one day later after the mid-week holiday. The 2012-2013 trash/recycling guide is attached to this article.

3. Free Barre Classes!: is offering at 9:30 a.m. this morning. Barre exercises combine elements from ballet Pilates and weight training. Perfect Form Fitness is located at 38 Andover St. and can be contacted at 978-474-0474. 

4. Fourth of July Celebrations: The town will be holding a host of activities for the Fourth of July beginning at 8 a.m. and ending at noon including a horribles parade, games, music and more. All activities will be happening around the Park, at the intersection of Bartlet Street and Chestnut Street.

5. Weather: Today will be sunny with a high temperature of 85 degrees. Tonight will bring increasing clouds with a low temperature of 64 degrees