Hope for Those Opposed to Idling Cars

Today is Thursday, Oct. 27. Here are five things you need to know today.

1. Have those tour buses on Chelsea Street been irking you? Or how about the idling delivery trucks? Well, as it turns out, if any vehicle is idling in Boston for more than five minutes, it's illegal. And a couple of city councilors -- including Charlestown's district rep Sal LaMattina -- want to see enforcement of that law increase. on the issue.

2. Want to get your kiddos itchy for Halloween? Stop by the library today at 4 p.m. today, where . And it's a Reading is Fundamental event. So every child will go home with two free books.

3. Don't forget to tune into . This week host Kathy Giordano will speak with Sean Ryan and Steven Murphy (an incumbent). The show airs live at 6:30 p.m.

4. This is fun: If you've got a free afternoon, consider a visit to , where there's a . Starts at 1 p.m. in the auditorium. More details, here.

5. Today's forecast: Snow! No, really. Rain first -- and snow overnight, mostly before 1 a.m. But don't worry. there won't be any accumulation. And it'll be sunny and clear by Friday.

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