5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 30

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

1. A Mild Monday: According to the National Weather Service, today will be sunny with a high near 41 degrees and a west wind between 15 and 18 mph. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a low around 34 degrees and a west wind between 7 and 11 mph.

2. MISSING: A stuffed wild boar head that was hanging over a doorway at went missing on the evening of Friday, Jan. 29. The Maguire family is asking for help in returning it home safe. Click to read more about this boar-napping.

3. Bye-Bye-Bye: The Nets are leaving New Jersey after this season to move to Brooklyn, but they want to thank their local fans with some special events. Next Wednesday, Feb. 1, when the Nets play the Detroit Pistons, will be Morris County and Monmouth County Appreciation Night and Patch is working with the Nets to offer our readers steep discounts on tickets. Click to learn how you can score some sweet seats.

4. Unconstitutional: A new anti-bullying law that went into effect in September, requiring schools to spend more time on training, paperwork, investigations and hearings, was found unconstitutional by a state panel on Friday because the law didn't provide funding for schools to satisfy the new rules, officials announced. Click for more details.

5. Patch Pets: Looking to adopt a new pet? Click here to see adorable photos of pets available for adoption through the Monmouth County SPCA. This week's Patch Pets include Frankie, a one year old mixed breed who may have some French Mastiff in him and Kelsey, a soft green eyed kitty who is just waiting for a nice person to take her home! Click to see their sweet faces.