5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 9

1. Do you think that Superintendent Anthony Pope will be cleared of the charges that have been laid against him, or do you think the district has some changes in its future. As Mayor Vigeant presents his report to the school committee, the teachers union has filed an official complaint. More to come on this developing story.

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3. State senate candidate Dean Cavaretta recently presented his platform in a local television interview. If you are interested in this Republican challenger to Jamie Eldridge, you can watch the video here. 

4. Here are the five most-requested items at the  this week: 1. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins; 2. Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James; 3. The Descendants (DVD); 4. Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season (DVD); 5. War Horse (DVD).

5. Applications are now available for area college students to apply for a paid internship with the . In order to apply, students will need to do the following: 1. Complete the Public Service Internship Application (attached to the column as a PDF); 2. Provide a copy of your license or photo or student ID; 3. Enclose with your application an official/unofficial copy of your most recent college transcript; 4. Submit a written essay (one page, typed, 400 words max) explaining why you want to intern and why you think it will benefit you. Completed applications may be dropped off to the Mayor’s office or delivered to: City of Marlborough, Public Service Internship Program, City Hall, 4th Fl., Marlborough, MA 01752. The deadline is 5 p.m. on May 25. Address further questions to Mike Berry at (508) 460-3770. 

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