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

Today is Tuesday, October 2. Here are five things you need to know.

1. Increasing clouds: Clouds will increase throughout the day, with the high reaching 74, according to the National Weather Service. Showers are possible tonight, mainly after 8 p.m.

2. Novel release party: The Milton Public Library will hold a release party for Milton author Kathryn Burak’s new young adult novel, Emily's Dress and Other Missing Things.

3. Assessors meeting: There will be one meeting at Town Hall this evening. The Board of Assessors will meet tonight at 6.

4. School Committee Wednesday: The Milton School Committee will meet at Milton High on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Among the agenda items, is the Grade One Assignment Plan.

5. Share your photos: Enter this week’s Patch photo contest. Submit your best fall photos for a chance to win a prize.