5 Things You Need to Know Today, Feb. 28

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Today is Monday, Feb. 28. Here are 5 things you need to know:

• Freezing rain: The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for this morning due to a mix of snow and freezing rain. Precipitation is expected before 9 a.m. and may make the morning commute difficult. Be careful on the roads!

• Preserve the park: The are  tonight at 7 p.m. in the Folgelberg A meeting room at the . The purpose of this meeting is to updates members on activities, plan future activities and sign up new members. The group is always looking for new people to lend their time, energy and ideas.

• Word game: The Burlington Library is hosting from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. today. The club is open to all children in grades 4 through 8 and offers them a chance to learn the game, have friendly competition and meet new friends.

• Board of Selectmen: The Burlington is also meeting at 7 p.m. tonight. The meeting will be in the hearing room on the second floor of . Each meeting kicks off with a public forum, so come down and let town leaders know what has been on your mind.

• You oughtta know: On this day in 1996, Alanis Morissette was awarded a Grammy for her album “Jagged Little Pill.” The Canadian songstress’ album gave us several hits, including “You Oughtta Know,” “Ironic” and “Hand in My Pocket.” And, although we’re huge Alanis fans we still think the lyrics of “Ironic” weren’t really ironic. More like bad luck, Alanis. But, that’s OK, we’ll forgive you. This time.

For more things to do today, check out our Events page.