5 Things You Need to Know Today, Oct. 16

1. AHS Featured on Chronicle!: New England's popular broadcast news magazine, Chronicle, recently did a a feature on Andover High School's nutrition standards, spotlighting their healthy menu items and, of course, the AHS Garden. Check out the video by following the link to the video on the Chronicle website.

2. Candidates Night: The League of Women Voters of Andover and North Andover is holding a  candidates forum for all of the races in state offices pertaining to the Andovers. The forum will begin at 7 p.m. tomorrow night (Wednesday, Oct. 17) at Memorial Hall Library.

3. Deadline to Register: Remember the deadline to register to vote in November's election is tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 17 (which is also the birthday of a local Patch editor).

4. Curbside Leaf Collection Begins: Curbside leaf collection begins this week (Oct. 15) and will continue through Nov. 30, with the exception of the week of Thanksgiving (11/19 – 11/24). Find more information on the town's website.

5. Weather: Today will be mostly sunny with a high temperature of 58 degrees. Tonight will be clear with a low 37 degrees.