Five Things you Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.

Today is Wednesday, August 8. Here are five things you need to know.

1. Mostly sunny: According to the National Weather Service, today’s high will be around 86. The skies will be mostly sunny.

2. National Night Out: Join the Milton Police Department for its annual open house event at the 40 Highland Street station. The free event begins at 5:30 and wrap up at 9 p.m.

3. Governor’s Council debate: The candidates for Governor’s Council, District 2, will participate in a debate tonight at Natick’s Morse Institute Library. Check Milton Patch on Thursday for a full story.

4. School Committee meeting: The Milton School Committee will meet tonight at 7 in the Milton High library. The agenda is available, here.

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