Politics & Government

Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 2

Previewing CPC projects, a Human Rights Committee meeting and more today in Lexington.

1. Where Does That Money Go? The League of Women Voters First Friday Forum this morning will preview Community Preservation Committee proposals before they get to annual Town Meeting. Among the proposals up for discussion include upgrades to the and and an accessible housing project at Greeley Village. The forum will be held from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. at .

2. Fiber Arts for Lexington's 300th: The Lexington 300th Anniversary Fiber Arts Committee is meeting at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 4 at the . There are a huge variety of committee projects, ranging from simple to complex; including pillow making, quilting, sewing costumes, knitting, and more. All volunteers are welcome.

3. Lexington Human Rights Committee: It's meeting at 8 a.m. this morning at the and its agenda includes retreat planning and department updates.

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4. Kumon Open House Literacy Event: is holding an open house at 1 p.m. tomorrow, March 3, at its Bedford Street location. The Center and Reading is Fundamental (RIF) are partnering to provide more children access to books. And for every enrollment in March, Kumon Centers will donate four (4) books to children in need across the country.

5. Sunny Day, Soggy Night: Should be partly sunny today, with a high of 37, according to the National Weather Service, which predicts a wintry mix of rain, sleet and snow overnight as temperatures drop to 31.

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