5 Things You Need To Know: Aug. 27

Here are 5 things you need to know to start your week in Hamilton-Wenham:

1. Today is the first day back for teachers in the HWRSD. Welcome back teachers!

3. Did you see this Facebook message?: “Let's see how well social media works for this one! The Wenham Museum is looking for volunteers to help with the newsletter mailing on Monday Aug. 27, in return for community service or museum passes! Please call the museum or pass the word, 978-468-2377”

4. Today is the one year anniversary of Hurricane Irene hitting the North Shore.

5. Weather: The beautiful stretch will continue with highs in the 80's and low humidity.

For more things going on today, look at the events calendar.