5 Things You Need to Know Today: October 29

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1. Hurricane Sandy is making life very difficult and government officials, such as if they can in Massachusetts.
2. Boston Public Schools cancelled school today due to Hurricane Sandy.
3. All non-essential city employees are being asked to stay home from work today.
4. Boston Mayor Thomas Menino was hospitalized on Friday with a virus, and he is expected to be in the hospital for several days.
5. Tonight . The Passage is an informative account of one Boston Police Department undercover cop's experiences in the 1960s era. played out against the back drop of Boston's once infamous Combat Zone. Vitti retired from the Command Staff of the Boston Police Department in 2003 after 38 years of service. He also served as a Senior Lecturer at University College, Northeastern University. West on Centre. $25. Hors d'oeuvres will be served. Books available for sale. RSVP to readboston@cityofboston.gov or 617-918-5286.

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