5 Things You Need to Know Today, Sept. 6

Today is Thursday, Sept. 6. Here are five things to know today in Peabody.

1. Today's weather: Party sunny with a high near 77 degrees.
2. Today is the state primary. Do you know where you're supposed to vote? , along with the candidates on the ballot. Polls are open from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
3. According to our unofficial online polling results for the , it's a dead heat between Joan Lovely, Mary-Ellen Manning and John Slattery, each with 24 percent of the vote as of last night. We'll see how it all plays out today. Check back tonight for live results.
4. Kicking off the International Festival this weekend are two concerts with Tommy Fleming Friday and Saturday nights and the Saturday morning.
5. There are still a couple job openings with the City of Peabody, namely for Public Works Foreman and Superintendent of Parks and Forestry