Five Things: Bridges, Pubs and School Vacation

Good morning, Hampton and North Hampton. Here are five things you need to know for Monday, Feb. 25:

1. Wally's Pub Determination to Be Made? There are two selectmen meetings at 7 p.m. — one for the Hampton board, and another for the North Hampton board.

Hampton's selectmen are expected to evaluate the progress of a much-discussed Hampton Beach issue, while North Hampton selectmen are expected to discuss New Hampshire Department of Transportation's rehabilitation of the Route 111 bridge.

2. Today’s Featured Fun: School vacation starts today, so tell us what you're plans for the week are by posting in the comments!

3. Important Notice About Town Office: The North Hampton Town Clerk/Tax Collector's Office will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 27, for boat registration training.

The office will reopen on Thursday, Feb. 28, at 8:30 a.m. More information is available by contacting 964-6029.

4. This Day in History: On this day in 1964, 22-year-old Cassius Clay shocked the odds-makers by famously dethroning world heavyweight boxing champ Sonny Liston in a seventh-round technical knockout.

The dreaded Liston, who had twice demolished former champ Floyd Patterson in one round, was an 8-to-1 favorite. However, Clay predicted victory, boasting that he would "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee" and knock out Liston in the eighth round.

The fleet-footed and loquacious youngster needed less time to make good on his claim—Liston, complaining of an injured shoulder, failed to answer the seventh-round bell. A few moments later, a new heavyweight champion was proclaimed.

5. Today's Forecast:

Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Light and variable wind.