Five Things You Need to Know Today, Feb. 4

1. Today's weather: The National Weather Service is calling for a sunny day, with a high near 31 degrees. On Monday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low around 12 degrees.

2. "Meet Your Legislators" forum: The Portsmouth Democratic Committee is hosting a "Meet Your Legislators" forum at the Portsmouth Public Library on Monday at 7 p.m. where city residents can talk to their elected New Hampshire House representatives and State Sen. Martha Fuller Clark, D-Portsmouth.

3. City Council meeting: The Portsmouth City Council is scheduled to meet at City Hall on Monday night at 7 p.m. following a 6 p.m. public hearing on the proposed Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2014 to 2019. The agenda can be viewed on the city's website.

4. Prescott Park slips lottery: City officials are currently accepting applications for seasonal slip rentals on the Prescott Park docks from now until Feb. 15. There are 10 slips and a lottery is held to determine which applicants will get to use them. Application forms and seasonal rates can be accessed on the city's website.

5. City now accepting EasyPark registrations: City officials are now accepting registrations for the new EasyPark device that allows Portsmouth drivers to pay for whatever time they actually park in a given space downtown. People can register online at www.easyparkusa.com/portsmouth.