5 Things You Need To Know Today, Monday, Feb. 4

Here are 5 pieces of information designed to make your Monday feel a little bit less like Monday and to help make you the smartest person in your carpool.

1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast:

• According to the NWS, today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 8 to 18 mph.
• Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 13. West wind 8 to 17 mph.
• Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
• Tuesday Night A slight chance of snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
• Wednesday A chance of snow showers, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
• Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

2. Quote of the Day: "The core values that have made America great are rooted in Judeo-Christian principles. Such principles guided our founding fathers when they framed the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Although not all candidates for public office are either Jewish or Christian, they should be committed to helping us preserve those values that have made America strong." Blogger Robert, Aufiero, in his blog post, "Let's Work together for the Common Good of Massachusetts."

3. Reader Comment of the Day: "Dan are you really that heartless or are you just an idiot?" Reader Joe Veno, commenting on the announcement, "Roving Weimaraner 'Snappy' Still at Large."

4. It's Happening Today: Looking to dance a little, or at least tap your feet? Check out the live music tonight, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Fat Cactus at 215 Broadway in Lynnfield.

5. By The Numbers: 18. There are presently 18 homes with available rental units in Stoneham that you can find on our Rental Propery Map!! Just click here to get started.