5 Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 23

1. Today should be sunny with a high in the upper 70s, says the National Weather Service. With the "dog days of summer" officially over, today's featured photo was delivered to us by a reader who's canine still thinks it might be a little too warm. 

2. Were you or someone you know in Marlborough directly affected by the events of Sept. 11, 2001? If so, send an email to josh.gray@patch.com. Patch and The Huffington Post are looking for compelling and poignant stories from around America as the 10th anniversary approaches.

3. Congratulations to Michael Mongeau, of Marlborough, who was honored Friday at UMass Dartmouth for his completion of the prestigious Massachusetts Life Science Center Internship Challenge program this summer. “I am extremely proud of the interns who participated in this cutting-edge program,” said Governor Deval Patrick. “This program is enhancing the talent pipeline for our businesses, and helping more students get a jump start on careers in the life sciences field.”

4. The City Council's Urban Affairs Committee will meet this evening at at 7 p.m. Here's the agenda. 

5. There is a book signing at from noon to 1:30 p.m. Marlborough resident Tom Hall has written a book, "Spectrums," with proceeds going to Marlborough Hospital's new Cancer Pavilion. “Spectrums,” which is Hall’s second novel and second self-published book, is the story of a young woman who transfers from UCLA to Tufts. Shortly after that happens, Hall said, her life begins to accelerate in ways she could never have imagined. “Spectrums” will be available for $15.

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