Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 10, 2012

SONG OF THE DAY: Billy Joel – "The River of Dreams"

1. TODAY'S FORECAST: A beautiful, 71-degree day is expected, with an overnight low of 47 and clear skies.

2. SELECTMEN TO DISCUSS MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT RE-ORGANIZATION: A discussion on possible re-organization ideas will take place as part of tonight's meeting at 7. The board will meet at the Community Development Department.

3. VOTING TOMORROW: The state primary is scheduled for tomorrow, with voting open in Windham from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Cast your ballot at Windham High School.

4. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On this day in 1897, a 25-year-old London taxi driver named George Smith becomes the first person ever arrested for drunk driving after slamming his cab into a building. Smith later pled guilty and was fined 25 shillings.

5. JAGS UPDATE: It has been a phenomenal start to the season for Windham High School fall sports teams. The girls soccer team moved to 4-0 with a convincing win over Trinity on Friday. Boys soccer took their first defeat on Friday, but have started the season 3-1. Girls volleyball also won on Friday over Manchester West, extending their early season record to 3-0. Girls field hockey is now 2-1 after a win over St. Thomas Aquinas on Friday. Boys golf has blasted to an undefeated record to start their season. Boys football has pounded out two convincing victories in the transition to Division IV.