Five Things to Know Today, Jan. 30

1. When Northampton County Council meets this week, it will vote on a lease for the proposed .

2. I know I said a few weeks ago I'd shut up about Facebook, but thanks to everyone who helped us cross the 500 "likes" mark this week.

3. Easton's Planning Commission meets in city hall.

4. Last week I started posting official "office hours" at the top of the page. It's something I'm going to try to do every week, rotating locations around the city. I have my , and spots nailed down, but I still need to find somewhere in the West Ward. Any suggestions?

5. Today is January 30. On this day in 1948, Gandhi was assassinated in New Dehli, India. It's also the 82nd birthday of Gene Hackman, which calls for a screening of The French Connection tonight.