Monday Essentials: Columbus Day Closings, Special State Primary

Welcome to Monday Essentials, our weekly column taking a look at the week ahead. Here are five things to know about this week:

1) This week's weather 

Looks like a bit of a mixed bag weather-wise this week. According to the National Weather Service we can expect sunny skies at the beginning of the week but then a cloudy and a chance of showers from Wednesday to the weekend. Temperatures will average in the mid to high 60s. Nighttime temperatures will be in the 40s. 

2) Columbus Day 

Monday is Columbus Day. All town, state and federal offices, including Town Hall, The Cary Memorial Library, the Post Office and Lexington Schools, will be closed on Monday. 

3) Special state primary 

There is a special state primary to fill now Senator Edward Markey's form Congressional seat on Tuesday. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Click here to see a list of voting location by precinct. Also find Patch's election coverage here. 

4) Craft beer tasting on Thursday 

Every Thursday night, Berman's Wine and Spirits hosts a craft beer tasting led by beer manager, Jay. Each week he picks a few of his favorite beers-- new, old, and classic-- and shares them with you. Stop by between 5 and 7 p.m. to sample some craft beers. Free and open to the public (with proper ID).

5) Public meetings 

The Board of Health is meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. The Historical Commission is meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Click here to see a full list of meetings and their locations.