5 Things: Special Amherst Town Meeting Edition

[Your Song of the Day]

1. Hit the polls. Voting will take place at the Souhegan High School today from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Find a treasure trove of information for you voters right on Amherst Patch.

2. Get to know the issues: Want to catch up on what has been happening in Amherst? Here are some stories to check out today before you vote:

• The Future (And Past) Of Amherst Town Hall Repairs
• Candidates Night Questions Hit DPW Truck Controversy
• Why Does Amherst Need To Replace A Fire Engine?
• What Would A Default Budget Mean For Amherst?

3. Get to know the candidates: Amherst Patch has all of the information on candidates in contested races this year for your reading pleasure. You can also find many opinion pieces written by the candidates in our Local Voices section.

4. Voter's Weather Report. Heading out to the polls today? The weather is bringing us a few showers in the morning that will become a steady rain in the afternoon. High 52F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Rainfall near a half an inch. Tonight will bring occasional rain. Some snow showers mixing in late. Low 36F. S winds shifting to WNW at 10 to 15 mph.

5. Girls Scouts turn 101! Not voting related, but the Girls Scouts of America celebrates their 101st birthday today. Girl Scout Week begins with Girl Scout Sunday on March 10, and ends with Girl Scout Sabbath on March 16, recognizing that the motivating force in Girl Scouting is a spiritual one. Girl Scouts are encouraged to participate in religious services of their choice in uniform on these days to show that Girl Scouting is a vital part of the community.