Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section.

1. Are you ready for back to school, Norwood? There are 27 days until the first day of school - be sure to download the district calendar from the website!

2. Our new feature Visions for Vacancies asks you what you would like to see in some of the empty storefronts around town. This week we asked about the old Filene's Basement site on Route 1 - what would you like to see in its place?

3. Did you know that Conrad's has a new location in Walpole? Check out Walpole Editor Ben Paulin's article on the new addition to Main St. in their town!

4. Weekend Weather Report: Showers and thunderstorms are predicted starting later this afternoon and continuing throughout the weekend. If you hear of any weather-related hazards around town or event cancellations, share them with Norwood Patch!

5. The deadline to submit photos to our scenic photo contest is noon today! Voting begins at 4 a.m. tomorrow.