Daily Five: Burn Foundation Fundraiser

1. Predicted showers overnight should have dispersed by this morning, though it remains cloudy and there's a small chance of renewed light rain tonight. Sunrise is 6:35 a.m., sunset is 5:29 p.m.

2. The New London Fire Department is holding a fundraiser tonight for the Connecticut Burn Foundation. This starts at 6 p.m. at Stash’s Cafe. Bring $20 to get a prime rib or fish dinner served by members of the department.

3. The Board of Education’s Finance Committee has a meeting at 7 p.m. tonight to continue discussions on budget preparations for the 2012-2013 school year. This will take place at the lecture hall at the Science and Technology Magnet High School.

4. Every Wednesday at 3 p.m., we take a look at some of the things coming up in town with This Week in New London. This column partners with New London Main Street to summarize the organization’s picks for things going on today through Tuesday.

5. Calvin Coolidge became the first President to deliver a radio address on this day in 1924.

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