5 Things You Need to Know Today: June 21

Today is Thursday, June 21, and here are the five things you need to know:

1. It should be another scorcher today in Marblehead. The National Weather Service is predicting that local residents can expect it to be sunny, with a high near 92. There's a slight chance for thunderstorms tonight after 9 p.m. Otherwise, it will be partly cloudy, with a low around 70. (sunrise, 5:06 a.m.; low tide, 7:07 a.m.; high tide, 1:25 p.m.; low tide, 7:15 p.m.; sunset, 8:24 p.m.)

2. Don't forget to get out there and vote in today's . Local polling locations will be open today from 7 a.m. to  8 p.m. Precincts 1, 2 and 3 will vote at The , 62 Pleasant St. Precincts 4, 5 and 6 will vote at the , 10 Humphrey St. Check back with Marblehead Patch tonight for full election results.

3. It's time for you to tell us - does Marblehead need a skate park? We've already asked how you felt about Marblehead's lack of a and a . to voice your opinion in today's column.

4. The School Committee will meet tonight in the library at . The meeting is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.

5. Today in History: On June 21, 1768, James Otis Jr. offended the King and Parliament in a speech to the Massachusetts General Court.

For more things going on in Marblehead today, check out our events calendar.