It's Friday the 13th!

1. It's Friday the 13th: And here are 13 Things You Need to Know about it. 

2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District Acton-Boxborough Transitional School Committee and the Acton/Acton-Boxborough School Committee's Policy subcommittee and K-12 Regional Policy Subcommittee -- both of them at RJ Grey Junior High. 

3. ICYMI: In case you missed it, earlier this week we shared news of the Trader Joe's grocery chain's plans to push part-time employee's off of their health insurance plans at the start of 2014. If you haven't yet, check it out. 

4. Like Us on Facebook: Looking for even more news, information and conversation about the Acton community? Like Acton Patch on Facebook and join the fun. 

5. Showers, Maybe: Rain is possible today, with a high of 74, according to the National Weather Service, which predicts a partly cloudy evening with a low of 49.