5 Things You Need to Know Today: September 13

1. YOU KNOW PATCH WATCHED LAST NIGHT’S “TEA PARTY REPUBLICAN DEBATE” on CNN. We have all the details coming in case you missed it, or if you had to take a bathroom break mid-debate. Our poll yesterday showed that the majority of Amherst Patch visitors were in favor of having the Tea Party involved in politics.

2. WE WILL HAVE COVERAGE OF LAST NIGHT’S BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING coming later so you can keep informed of what is happening with your town government. Irene preparation, the budget timeline and OHRV ordinance.

3. THE AMHERST TOWN LIBRARY WILL HAVE TODDLER TIME for youngsters looking to explore the joy of reading and stories. There will be simple rhymes, songs, and puppets to appeal to a toddler's attention span. Each session concludes with a simple craft for the caregiver and child to create together.

4. WANT TO KNOW WHAT IS HAPPENING IN POLITICS? We will have a primary roundup for you later this morning that will keep you in the loop about political happenings in your state.

5. IT WILL BE A MOSTLY SUNNY DAY WITH SHOWERS on their way late tonight. Temperatures will reach 82 degrees during the day and fall to 62 degrees in the evening. Information from weather.com