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5 Things You Need To Know Today: Aug. 2

A daily list of what's happening in Swampscott.

1) Weather Watch- Expect a sunny day in the morning with a high of 84 degrees. Unfortunately it won't last. Thunderstorms and rain are in the weather forecast for the remainder of the day.

2) Tide Watch- Low tide is at 7:37 a.m. (-1.2 ft). High tide is at 1:55 p.m. (10.4 ft). The sun is expected to rise at 5:30 a.m. and to set at 8:08 p.m.

3) In Government- The Historical Commission meets today at 7:00 p.m. at . 

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4) Self-Defense Class- Learn self-defense techniques at The class runs from 6:15 to 7 p.m. The first class is complimentary. 

5) Today in Music History- Robert Zimmerman officially became Bob Dylan in 1962 when he officially changed his name. 

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