Five Things You Need to Know Today, Jan. 26

1. Weather: Expect a cloudy day followed by some snow in the evening. High temperatures could reach 41 with an overnight low of 33.

2. 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. .

3. School Committee: The  meets tonight at 6:30 p.m. at . Find the meeting agenda here or to the right of this article.

4. Today in Arlington Sports: The will travel to to face off in junior varsity hockey. The match begins at 4 p.m.

5. This day in history: On this day in 1788, Captain Arthur Phillip guides a fleet of 11 British ships carrying convicts to the colony of New South Wales, effectively founding Australia.