5 Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 19

1. There is a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon, but otherwise the weather should be sunny with a high of 85. 

2. If you are driving down Route 20 this weekend, you'll notice that the is having some construction work done. They are removing the art supply room and will then excavate that area next week. 

3. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has assessed a $2,850 penalty on Roehr Tool Corporation, which operates a metal machining operation at 399 River Road in neighboring Hudson, for violating Air Pollution Control and Hazardous Waste Management regulations. During an inspection conducted in October 2010, MassDEP personnel determined that the company had failed to comply with air pollution control degreaser regulations, and failed to properly accumulate and manage hazardous waste it generated. In a consent order, the company agreed to maintain compliance with applicable regulations and pay the penalty. “The company acted quickly to attain compliance upon being made aware of the violations,” said Lee Dillard Adams, deputy director of MassDEP’s Central Regional Office in Worcester.

4. The Arts Alliance Saturday Morning Discovery Series will continue this weekend with the musical group Fiddle Hill at Union Common (the corner of Bolton and Main streets) at 11 a.m. In the event of rain, the program will take place at the .

5. "The Cops" on ABC's Expedition Impossible, including officer Dani Henderson, were sent home last night after a great run on the show. Check back later this morning for the wrap-up article. 

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