Five Things You Need to Know: Jan. 23

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 23. Here are five things you need to know.

• Frigid: Temperatures are expected to be in the teens most of the day.
• Meeting: The Conservation Commission will meet at 7 p.m at Town Hall.
• Trash: Trash pick-up is delayed one day due to the holiday.
• Skiing: Itching to hit the slopes? Here are some nearby locations.
• This Day in History: In 1789, Georgetown College was established in Washington, D.C., as the first Catholic college in the nation. In 1845, Congress decided all national elections would be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. In 1907, Charles Curtis of Kansas began serving as the first Native American U.S. Senator. In 1964, the 24th Amendment to the Constitution was completed, eliminating the poll tax in federal elections.

To find more things to do today, check out our event listings.