Have a Voice in the Future Health of Charlestown

Today is Thursday, Dec. 1. Here are five things you need to know today.

1. This is worth making time for tonight if you can: and it all kicksoff with a neighborhood-wide discussion tonight. They want to hear from *you* about what you think Charlestown needs to be a healthier place. Free childcare and dinner will be provided. Get more details .

2. One more thing to make tame for today: The is opening its doors this afternoon for an . Support the work local seniors are doing. And if you want an idea of how great this is,

3. You've got a new local editor starting today. Please welcome him to the neighborhood and drop him a line if you need anything: mattc@patch.com. I'll miss you! 

4. Thanks to Sean Getchell for sending this my way: The Alford St Bridge in Everett (Rt 99) closure will be Saturday night from 11 p.m. into Sunday morning until noon.

5. Today's forecast: sunny, with a high near 48. North wind between 9 and 11 mph. 

For more info on what's happening around the neighborhood, check out our events calendar and feel free to add your own.