Five Things You Need to Know Today, Feb. 2

1. Weather: Expect some clouds throughout the day today with a small chance of rain. High temperatures could reach 42 degrees with an overnight low of 25.

2. Senior movie: Drop by the Arlington Senior Center (27 Maple St.) this afternoon for the Arlington Seniors Association’s Thursday movie. Today’s event starts at 1 p.m. and features “Midnight in paris,” a romantic comedy about a family traveling to the French capital for business.

3. Arlington Alerts: Town officials are encouraging residents to register for Arlington Alerts, a new emergency communication system that will replace the current reverse 911 program.

4. Employment stats: The town of Arlington saw a slight drop in its unemployment numbers in the month of December, according to numbers released this week.

5. This Day in History: On this day in 1887, Groundhog Day, featuring a rodent meteorologist, is celebrated for the first time at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.