5 Things You Need to Know Today: April 23

1. The Boston Globe has entered the fray concerning the recent turmoil surrounding superintendent of schools Dr. Anthony Pope. Locally, one former student has weighed in on the subject in a letter. What do you think? Tell us in the comments. 

2. If you missed out on some of our coverage last week, you can catch up quickly but reading The Week in Review. 

3. Don't forget to vote and comment for your favorite local flower shop in this week's edition of Best of Patch Readers' Choice!

4. Congratulations to the Jazz Combo for earning a Gold Medal at the MAJE (Massachusetts Association for Jazz Educators) State Combo/Choir Festival April 4 at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The MHS Jazz Combo members are: Lucas Allen, guitar; Colin Davis, piano; Nick Mosca, alto sax; Yuuki Sato, bass; Mark Studer, drum set; and Steve Wagner, trombone. An outstanding musicianship Award was presented to Nick Mosca, alto saxophone. Mosca also was named the MAJE State Jazz Combo Festival's Most Valuable Player and was awarded the Herb Pomery Award.

5.  has started a “Likes for Charity” campaign to benefit three local organizations. Andrew’s Helpful Hands, HOPESudbury and Why Me, Inc. will all receive a $1 up to $500 each for every new Facebook “Like” the Bank receives through May 31, 2012. For more information visit the Marlborough Savings Bank Facebook page.

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