1. Today, there is a chance of rain, with a high around 50, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight, the rain could continue, with a low around 37, according to the service.
2. At the Conservation Commission meeting on Jan. 12, the commission agreed to release the , according to meeting minutes. Planning Director Tom Wagner and Zoning Enforcement Official Michael Glidden walked the site after a heavy rain, and Wagner said it held up well, according to the minutes. This was the third violation issued by the Conservation Commission on the Waterford High School project, all for problems with stormwater runoff.
3. Today, there are early childhood screening sessions at all three elementary schools (, and ) for 3- and 4-year-olds in Waterford. Each screening lasts about an hour. To sign up for a screening, call one of the three elementary schools.
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A quote about the screenings from the District’s website:
“The purpose of the Early Childhood Screening is to assess the development of each child in the areas that are vital to the learning process, such as language, gross and fine motor, and social skills. Children will participate in a variety of planned activities. The session will also provide an opportunity to answer parents’ questions about their child’s performance and development.”
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4. Today is the last day of People can drop off gently used books at , , , and the . The books will be distributed to local hospitals, shelters and community organizations.
5. On this date in 1986, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio inducts its first members: Little Richard, Chuck Barry, James Brown, Fats Domino, the Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley.
-Ian Hunter
Trivia of the Day
On Jan. 22, 1973, what former president died at his ranch in Texas, just one day before a ceasefire was signed in Vietnam?
Friday’s Answer: Ronald Reagan was the oldest man to be inaugurated as president. Reagan was 69-years-old when he was first inaugurated in 1981.
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