5 Things To Know Today: Tuesday, Dec. 6

• The Redding Board of Selectmen is having a special meeting this morning, in executive session, to discuss the highway department vacancy. The meeting begins at 8 a.m. at town hall.

• The Redding Board of Education meets tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the community room at John Read Middle School. 

• The Weston Police Commission meets tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the commission room at town hall.

• Happy 91st birthday to legendary jazz composer Dave Brubeck, who lives in Wilton.

• On this day in 1865, the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution was adopted, abolishing slavery.