5 Things You Need to Know Today: August 22

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.

1. The National Weather Service is predicting possible thunderstorms and rain in the morning, which would give way to partly sunny skies and a high temperature of 81 degrees.
2. The football team will hid the gridiron today for the first official day of the 2011 campaign. at the helm, this year's Marauders will battle for starting spots over the next couple weeks.
3. The will be performing street work on the following roads in Dedham for the next four days: Jefferson Street from East to Mt. Vernon streets, Elmwood Avenue from Grant Avenue to Monroe Street, Madison Street from East to Mt. Vernon streets, and Monroe Street from the dead end to East Street.
4. Do you know of a soldier who has served in the military following the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001? Send us an email with thier information.
5. Heading into Boston this morning for work? Check out live traffic updates before you go.