Five Things: Fire, Police Budget Talks on Tap

1. TODAY'S FORECAST: A sunny day with a high of 42 is expected, followed by a clear night and a low of 27.

2. WHS CHORUS CONCERT: A busy week of holiday concerts continues tonight as the Windham High School chorus will perform at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.

3. BUDGET TALKS RESUME WITH POLICE AND FIRE: A budget discussion will take place with the Board of Selectmen tonight at 7. Police/dispatch and fire/emergency management will take up a large part of the meeting, along with a discussion on the regional transportation initiative CART. The board will convene at the Community Development Department.

4. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: Vice President Al Gore reluctantly concedes defeat to Texas Governor George W. Bush in his bid for the presidency, following weeks of legal battles over the recounting of votes in Florida, on this day in 2000.

5. SANDY RELIEF CONCERT: Did you catch any of last night's Hurricane Sandy benefit concert? Who was your favorite act of the night. Was it Bon Jovi? Paul McCartney? Perhaps it was the surprise appearance from Michael Stipe? Sound off in the comments.