Council to Host Rutherford Ave Redesign Meeting Tonight

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 18. Here are five things you need to know today.

1. If you're one of the many people who turned out for that , you might be interested in a meeting tonight: A committee of the Charlestown Neighborhood Council and officials from the city's transportation department (which is managing the project) will meet at 7 p.m. at the Knights. .

2. About the Neighborhood Council: for Charlestown's own advisory board to the mayor. If you're interested in representing your corner of the neighborhood, . And start collecting signatures from your neighbors.

3. Did anyone see Charlestown's own Ashley Goldman on 'Dancing with the Stars' last night? According to a story published in the Patriot-Bridge, she was competing this week.

4. So we're approaching 7 billion. People. On the planet. A new UN projection says we'll get there by the end of the month. I know, I know, this isn't local news. But what's that bumper sticker -- think globally, act locally? Seven billion is a lot.

5. And today's weather: Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Windy, though not as bad as Monday -- gusts between 10 and 13 mph.

For more info on what's happening around the neighborhood, check out our events calendar. And please, feel free to post your own!