5 Things You Need To Know Today. Tuesday, Jan. 8

Here are 5 pieces of information designed to get your Tuesday started on the right foot and to help make you the smartest person stuck in rush-hour traffic on I-93.

1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast:

• According to the NWS, today will be sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 7 to 9 mph.
• Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Light southwest wind.
• Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
• Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West wind 5 to 14 mph.
• Thursday Sunny, with a high near 44.
• Thursday Night A chance of freezing rain after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

2. Reader Comment of the Day: "I don't have enough words to describe how unbelievable you are to so something so awesome! I don't know you but I wish you nothing but the best of what life has to offer to you! God bless you for the heart he has given you! Congratulations to the parents that raised you, how proud they must be!" Reader Cristina Medeiros, commenting on the story, "Former TMHS Star Athlete Gives of Himself To Save a Stranger."

3. It's Happening Today: The Tewksbury High boys basketball team is back in action at home tonight and the challenge is big. The Redmen (4-4) will be playing host to Central Catholic. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the TMHS gym.

4. Quote of the Day: "During this (national) economic downturn, I think that can be an opportunity to position the town where we can expand the tax base and create jobs." EDC Chairman David Plunkett, looking ahead at the economic outlook for Tewksbury in 2013.

5. It's Happening Today, Part 2: The Board of Selectmen is meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at Town Hall with a full agenda. One of the items on the docket is a presentation proposed new sewer regulations.

And Another Thing: Are you a fan of Tewksbury High sports? Check out the Tewksbury Patch sports section for the daily Redmen roundups, along with photos and video highlights of your favorite teams. Click here.