Daily Five: New Christmas Lights, BOE

1. Today, rain is expected, especially in the afternoon, with a high of 54, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight, the rain should continue, with a low of 42, according to the service.

2. The has restrung the Christmas lights on the Christmas Tree in front of Town Hall, according to Program Director Kerry Sullivan. At the lighting ceremony last week, so they have been replaced with better lights, she said.

3. Tonight, , as it is the first meeting after . Both men won spots on the board as former chairman Donald Blevins and Jessica McLaughlin will no longer serve on the board. The board will get a preliminary report on the budget from Superintendent Jerome Belair, which will give a good indication if there like there was last year.

4. An almost historically busy meeting for the Conservation Commission tonight. The commission will hear more about applications and and will get an update on school construction after Environmental Planner Maureen Fitzgerald

5. On this date in 1933, the 21st amendment to the Constitution becomes effective, which repealed the 18th amendment that prohibited the manufacturing, transporting and selling of alcohol. And on this date in 2001, the Leaning Tower of Piza reopens. The tower was closed for 11 years as workers fortified it, without removing the lean. The cost of the project was $27 million.

Quote of the Day

“If you have two, than you really have none.”

-John Madden, talking about quarterbacks

Trivia of the Day

What was the secretary of state under President Richard Nixon?

Yesterday’s Answer: Steve Young was the last left-handed quarterback to win the Super Bowl.