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5 Things You Need to Know Today: August 12

A round-up of useful information and events happening around Rumson and Fair Haven today.

Here is a list of 5 things you need to know today:

1. Summer Days: Today is expected to be another beautiful summer day. According to the National Weather Service, today will be sunny with a high near 84 degrees. There will be a northwest wind around 8 mph. Tonight will be clear with a low around 65 degrees. There will be a west wind between 5 and 7 mph. 

2. School Shopping: The has made some changes to the school's dress code. Instead of moving towards uniforms for the students, the district has implemented a new dress code and a series of consequences for violations. The new dress code was developed by the input of students, parents, teachers, administrators and the Board of Education. Click to read about the new dress code and see some outfits that made the grade that you can find at local shops.

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3. Commuter Alert: Last week, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey proposed raising tolls by $4 next month on the George Washington Bridge and the Lincoln and Holland tunnels, and increasing fares on the PATH train by $1 and raise tolls on cars an additional $2 in 2014. Reports say Gov. Chris Christie's reaction to the proposed hike was "You're kidding, right?" What are your thoughts? Tell us in the comments section of .

4. Work It Mama: Being a single working mom is not easy, just ask Mom's Talk columnist Amy Byrnes. Click here to read her explanation of what it is like to work from home with 4 kids- a sometimes frustrating task. We want to hear your thoughts. What is the most challenging part of being a mother or father for you? Click to tell us in the comments.

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5. Sunset Concert: Grab a friend and head down to the docks tonight for some music, dancing and fun. The last installment of Fair Haven's will take place tonight at 7:00 p.m. The featured band is , a fun band that plays a variety of pop and rock songs. The band is filled with talented Bands. 


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