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5 Things, August 17: Voter Deadline, School Bus Deadline and Cover Me Badd

Be sure to check here daily for useful information about what is going on in and around Walpole today.

1. Cloudy Day Predicted, High Near 87

NOAA calls for patchy fog before 8 a.m. Friday. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 87. Light southwest wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning.

In the evening there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

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2. School Bus Transportation Applications Due Today at 3 p.m.

The school bus transportation applications for the 2012-2013 school year are due in the School Business Office by 3:00pm on Friday, August 17, 2012.

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Any applications received after August 17 will be placed on a WAIT LIST, no exceptions. Any available seats will be assigned on a “first received, first served” basis by September 14, 2012, approximately one week after school begins.

3. Voter Registration For State Primary Election Deadline Today

Friday, Aug. 17 is the for voter registration for the Sept. 6 state primary election. 

The Town Clerk's Office at will be open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 17 for voter registration.

4. German-American Club in Walpole Hosting 'Gentlemen's Evening'

The Boylston Schul-Verein German American Club in Walpole will be hosting their Herrenabend or "Gentlemen's Evening" at 7:30 p.m.

The men's only even will serve BBQ ribs, wings and of course...beer. Play poker, criggage or just enjoy the conversation.

According to their website, "On this night only, women are not allowed to attend or even be present to assist with cooking. It is the last bastion of male independence."

5. Cover Me Badd Playing Playing at BBC

British Beer Company on Route 1 in Walpole will be hosting the band Cover Me Badd Friday night from 9:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.


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