5 Things You Need to Know: Aug. 22

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 22 and here are 5 things you need to know:

1. Congratulations: Topsfield resident Robert L. Holloway Jr. has been elected president of the Massachusetts Bar Association for its 2012-13 year, beginning on Sept. 1. Holloway is a shareholder and president of MacLean, Holloway, Doherty, Ardiff & Morse PC in Peabody.

2. Beware:

3. Good news:

4. Discuss:

5. Weather: The beautiful weather continues today with highs in the 80's and sun.

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