Five Things You Need to Know Today, Jan. 12

1. Weather: Today's weather could include a mix of rain and wind. High temperatures could reach 46, with an overnight low of 36.

2. Driving safety: Arlington and surrounding areas were expecting snow last night, with pockets of late freezing rain possible. The Massachusetts State Police are  to drive slowly and take additional precautions.

3. Christmas trees collection: Waste Management will collect Christmas trees in Arlington through Friday, Jan. 13. Trees in plastic bags will not be collected. No yard waste will be collected during this week. For more details, visit arlingtonma.gov/recycle.

4. MBTA sign up: The Arlington Council on Aging encourages all seniors ages 65 and older to apply for or renew their MBTA Charlie Card this coming January. This card entitles seniors to a reduced rate for all MBTA services. Applications and renewals will be processed on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. at the , 27 Maple St.

5. This day in history: From History.com, "On this day in 1926, the two-man comedy series 'Sam 'n' Henry' debuts on Chicago's WGN radio station. Two years later, after changing its name to 'Amos 'n' Andy,' the show became one of the most popular radio programs in American history."