Our 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. Yeah, it's Friday the 13th because of how the day fell this year. But more importantly, did you know it's National French Fry Day, as well as Embrace Your Geekness Day and National Gruntled Workers Day, according to brownielocks.com.
2. The improvements near the center of Northborough are coming along nicely. The consensus is that it'll look great, and be great, when it's done. But for now, it adds to the clog that is Route 20. Did you miss our video, "Running Route 20," earlier this week? We tested how long it takes to get from Marlborough to Shrewsbury during rush hour. Does it compare to your usual trip?
3. Bring a snack and enjoy an afternoon movie at the Northborough Free Library. It's at 2 p.m., and you'll have to check in with the library to find out what the title is (it is always family friendly, though).
4. Don't forget the Splash Pad at Assabet Park is open weekdays from noon to 4 p.m. and on weekends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
5. You should never drink and drive. That is a given. But there is a fair warning that there will be a sobriety checkpoint somewhere in the county this weekend.