5 Things You Need to Know Today: Sept 1

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

1. Sunny Skies: According to the National Weather Service, today will be mostly sunny with a high near 77 degrees. There will be a south wind between 3 and 10 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 64 degrees and an east wind between 5 and 8 mph. 

2. Newbie in Town: The newly appointed Rumson Superintendent Maryrose Caulfield-Sloan is no stranger to education and is now prepared to share her wealth of knowledge with the school district. The Rumson Board of Education approved the contract and appointment of Caulfield-Sloan on Aug. 31 to fill the shoes of the interim Superintendent Bert Ammerman. Click to read more about Rumson's new leader.

3. Spoiled Rotten: Monmouth County Health Department inspectors have been busy visiting restaurants and grocery stores that lost power or sustained damage during Hurricane Irene, according to Monmouth County Public Health Coordinator Michael Meddis. Click to read some of the challenges they are facing and how they are getting the job done.

4. Fire Safety: Tonight is the fifth night of the Fair Haven Fireman's Fair. Head down to the department on River Rd. around 6:00 p.m. for more food, fun, rides and games. Before you go, click to check out The REAL Jersey Shore by Lauren Mattia as she breaks down fire safety tips for all residents.

5. Endless Summer: Do you lay out crisp new shorts and pristine sneakers the night before? Perhaps you prepare their favorite breakfast to entice them out of a comfy bed. Do you plan one last hurrah before they have to hit the showers, or go quietly into that good night? Patch recently asked a sampling of Monmouth County parents what they do -- if anything! -- to get their kids physically and mentally prepared for the first day of school. Click to tell us what you do to prepare!