5 Things You Need to Know Today: Nov. 30

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

1. Sunny and Cool: According to the National Weather Service, today will be mostly sunny with a high near 53 degrees and a west wind around 17 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 34 degrees and a west wind between 15 and 17 mph.

2. Expanding Knowledge: The provides faculty with the opportunity to take advantage of a Faculty Enrichment Program. Annually, faculty members can apply for a compensated grant to travel somewhere they believe would enhance the curriculum of their specific field, whether it be studying ancient Rome through European museums, attending film school in Los Angeles, or completing various workshops. Click to read where teachers went this past summer and learn more about the program.

3. Connected to the Sea: Cindy Zipf has always been connected to the sea. Today, as the Executive Director of (COA), a coalition of organizations wrought to protect the waters around New Jersey and New York, the is uncovering the good, the bad and the ugly and using data, science to bring awareness and pressure to those who would knowingly or unknowingly cause it harm. Click to see a video about this interesting local connection!

4. County Happenings: Every wonder what is happenining in county governement? Click to read a round-up of items of municipal concern from the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders meeting.

5. Time to Give: In addition to celebrating the winter holidays, Gov. Chris Christie is urging residents to lend a hand to volunteer organizations and help serve their communities. Click for a list of volunteering ideas in the Two River Area.