Five Things You Need to Know Today: July 31

SONG OF THE DAY: Snow – "Informer"

1. TODAY'S FORECAST: A partly cloudy day with a high of 80 is in the forecast for Windham, with an overnight low of 59 and mostly cloudy skies.

2. SCHOOL BOARD TO MEET: With summer slowly winding down, the school board is beginning to meet at a more frequent rate. The board has a busy schedule ahead, and the packed agenda will begin at 5 p.m. at the Community Development Department. The meeting will include a facilities master plan discussion, talk about the Capital Improvement Plan list and options and time for public comment.

3. KEVIN SMITH IN WINDHAM: The gubernatorial candidate will appear at a house party tonight starting at 7. The event was announced as part of Smith's weekly schedule.

4. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On July 31, 1975, James Riddle Hoffa, one of the most influential American labor leaders of the 20th century, disappears in Detroit, Michigan, never to be heard from again. Though he is popularly believed to have been the victim of a Mafia hit, conclusive evidence was never found, and Hoffa's death remains shrouded in mystery to this day.

5. SEND CANDIDATE ANNOUNCMENTS/SUPPORT LETTERS: Do you know someone from Windham running for state office? Send us a letter supporting the candidate and we will publish it on Windham Patch. Also, if you are one of the candidates, . Make sure to include a photo of yourself.