5 Things You Need to Know Today: Dec. 14

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

1. Crisp Winter Day: According to the National Weather Service, today will be partly sunny with a high near 47 degrees and a north wind around 6 mph becoming calm. Unfortunately, tonight there is a chance of rain, mainly between midnight and 2am. The rest of the evening will be mostly cloudy with a low around 44 degrees and a south wind between 5 and 8 mph.

2. Innovative and Creative: The was recognized at the New Jersey League of Municipalities luncheon last month for their innovation with the new resident packet program. According to Borough Administrator Theresa Casagrande, the borough received first place in the 2011 Municipal Public Information Contest in the Best Special/Innovative New Program Category. Click to learn more about this honor.

3. Sounds of the Season: In the mood for some holiday tunes? All the local schools have seasonal performances scheduled throughout the next couple weeks, letting you enjoy the hard work of all those practices they've been attending and the sweet sounds of the season. Click to see when they will be happening.

4. Go Dawgs! The Bulldogs from (3-0) defeated the Buccaneers (0-3) by a score of 4-1 in a high school hockey matchup at Saturday. Click to read more about the game and see a video or head to the Wall Sports Arena this Saturday to see the team take on Marlboro at 8:00 p.m.

5. Greatest Gift: Are you aware that you could win $100,000 for an R-FH school district? Patch.com is launching a nationwide contest to find the best decorated home in its Patch communities. Click for details on how to enter.