5 Things: Last Day to Vote for Person of the Year

It's the last day of 2012. Are you reay for 2013?

1. Vote for Person of the Year. Voting is open today until 4 p.m. to help choose Merrimack Patch's Person of the Year. There are four candidates: Nelson Disco, Police Chief Mark Doyle, Peter Flood and Candy Simeone. Read their nominations and vote for the candidate of your choice at the bottom of the story.

2. Patch Facts 2013. I've been thinking about revamping this column, Patch Facts, in 2013 and want your input, since Patch is your community site after all. Are you happy with the information you get in this column? Are there other types of information you'd like to see? Do you prefer the focus on the local events and information or would you like to see more links to stories of national interest? Share your ideas and opinions in the comment section or email carolyn.dube@gmail.com.

3. Stories of 2012. Did you get a chance to check out our top stories of 2012? We counted down 10 stories or series of stories that garnered the most interest and conversation in the last 12 months. Check out our number one story and catch up on the other nine, which are linked at the bottom of the story.

4. Last day to apply. The Merrimack Public Library is looking for a part-time custodian to help maintain a safe and clean environment by performing gneral cleaning and building maintenance in a flexible schedule of 16-20 hours/week. Requirements include: Experience with general cleaning, building maintenance and repair (light carpentry/plumbing/electrical/grounds keeping). Must be 18 or older with a high school diploma or GED and a valid license. Salary is $13.35-$18.63 depending on experience. View/print the full job description. Apply in person or at the circulation desk. The deadline to apply is Dec. 31.

5. Weather watch. The next two days are expected to be cold and clear, with a fair bit of wind on New Year's Day. Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 33. Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Tuesday will be sunny with a high near 33 and windy with gusts as high as 23 mph. Tuesday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 6. Information from the National Weather Service.