Today is Monday, May 28. Here are five things you need to know:
- Showers Today: Temperatures are expected to be in the low 70s most of the day, with thunder showers likely in the afternoon.
- Memorial Day: Today is Memorial Day, a day to reflect upon and honor fallen heroes. There will be a parade starting at 10 a.m. on the Common. Government offices and schools are closed. Banks are closed. Most retail stores and restaurants are open.
- Police Memorial: There will also be a ceremony to honor police officers who have passed away, at the at 9 a.m.
- Tierney Chat: Here's a recap of the in case you missed it. And we will have a Live Chat with Richard Tisei next week.
- This Day in History: In 1863, the 54th Massachusetts Regiment -- the first African American regiment -- left Boston to fight in the Civil War.
To find more things to do today, check out our event listings.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here
