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Five Things: Artwork Deadline, Rock the Vote for Education and Making Doggie History

Five things to know for Tuesday, May 8, 2012.

 

1. Weather: I hope you enjoyed the near-perfect weather we had on Monday; looks like rain for the rest of the week. For Tuesday, showers likely, mainly after 3 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. 

For Tuesday night, showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%. 

2. Last Chance: May 15 is the deadline to submit artwork for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. They are looking for help in .

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3. Meeting Tonight: is looking for members that would like to join. For more information, head to tonight's meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the old Higganum Center Firehouse (also called the Teen Center).

4. Vote for Education: Voters have the opportunity tonight to vote "yes" or "no" on the RSD17 Education Budget. 

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All Haddam polling locations will be open for this referendum.

In Killingworth, voting will take place at Killingworth Elementary School.

The ballot question is: “Shall we adopt Regional District # 17 Education Budget of $38,894,732.84 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012?”

Have an opinion? GO VOTE!

5. On This Day: On this day in 1877, at Gilmore's Gardens in New York City, the first Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show openned.

Who's the cutest doggie...


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