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Five Things You Need to Know: Oct. 24

Local news for your morning.

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 24. Here are five things you need to know.

  • Sunny Day: Temperatures are expected to be in the high 50s most of the day, with clear sunny skies.
  • Meeting: The Finance Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall.
  • Costume Contests: Patch is having two Halloween costume contests. Upload a Also, upload a photo of your pet in costume and you could win a $50 gift card.
  • Debate: What are your thoughts on Monday's third presidential debate?
  • This Day in History: In 1645, the First Church of Christ at Cochichawicke was formally established in what would be called Andover (now North Andover). In 1861, the first transcontinental telegraph message was sent. In 1929, American investors dumped more than 13 million shares on the stock market in what was called "Black Thursday." In 1940, the 40-hour workweek went into effect under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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