5 Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 9

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

1. Melt the Snow: According to the National Weather Service, today will be sunny with a high near 47 degrees and a west wind around 14 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 32 degrees and a west wind between 6 and 9 mph.

2. Claim it! Patch Places is a spot where users can find descriptions, hours, accepted payment methods, and much more for spots around town. All users can add events taking place at local spots, can on a scale of one to five stars, and can . But, owners of local businesses get extra bonuses when they claim a listing. Click to learn how.

3. Flowers and Chocolate: With Valentine's Day around the corner, it's time to place your order with your favorite florist! Whether it's long stem roses, lillies or a bouquet of wild flowers there's plenty of places to stop and pick up your sweethearts favorite flowers in Rumson and Fair Haven. Which florist do you think offers the most beautiful bouquets? Click to rate your favorite.

4. Tenure Reform: Teacher tenure rules have taken center stage in the debate over reforming New Jersey public schools. A new bill calls for revocation of tenure "after one year of 'ineffective' or 'partially effective' evaluations and a second year that did not show improvement." What do you think? Click to vote in our poll and offer your opinion in the comments.

5. Work It! Did you know there is a new place in Rumson to get your sweat on? Marc Rosamilia, a Patch Blogger and local business owener answers the question, "Who is Bio-Balance Fitness & Performance?" Click to find out.