Welcome to 5 Things, your daily resource for community events, happenings in town, and little tidbits of information. Here are five things you need to know today, March 27, in Danvers:

1. The expansion of the Peterson-O'Donnell Funeral Home will be under discussion at the Planning Board meeting, tonight at 7 p.m. at the Danvers Senior Center. For the full agenda, click here.

2. Today's 5 Things Photo: On Monday, March 19, People's United Bank hosted their sixth annual Reality Check Fair at North Shore Community College. More than 200 DHS students attended to learn about "real world" budgeting, credit, and money management.

3. We're looking for the best spots in Danvers to file your taxes at the last minute. Know of a great spot? Let us know in the comments, or send an email to danvers@patch.com.

4. The Board of Selectmen will be voting on the Public Safety (Police, Fire, Code) budgets for the 2012 fiscal year at Town Hall tonight. The public meeting starts at 7 p.m.

5. There is an elevated fire risk today, the NWS has advised, due to the strong northerly winds and low RH levels. Gusts are expected as high as 31 mph, with temperatures peaking at 43 degrees.

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