5 Things You Need to Know Today: March 1

Here is a list of 5 things you need to know today:

1. Cloudy with a Chance: According to the National Weather Service, there is a chance of rain or drizzle this morning. The rest of the day will be mostly cloudy with a high near 49 degrees and a north wind between 6 and 14 mph. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a low around 35 degrees and a north wind between 5 and 7 mph.

2. Hold Up: The Freehold Township Committee decided to put a hold on the re-zoning of after over a hundred residents showed up at the meeting on Feb. 28 to protest the proposed change. According to the ordinance, the re-zoning would allow for Brock Farms to become a B-2 (Commercial) zone and a new PAC-2 (Planned Adult Community) zone. Click for details and to vote in our poll of whether the farm should be re-zoned.

3. Words Out: By now it is no secret that Principal was placed on a forced administrative leave in December 2011 with pay by Freehold Regional High School District Superintendent Charles Sampson without knowledge of his wrongdoings. Finally the secret is out, as Simon’s attorney, Stuart Moskovitz, has divulged information about the tenure charges brought against Simon in an exclusive interview with Patch. Click to find out what he is accused of.

4. Spray It:  's spring musical starts tonight. This year the Patriot Players are presenting "Hairspray". Cast features Nicole Cirillo as Tracy Turnblad; Giovanni Morreale as Edna Turnblad, Sam Mancino as Penny, and Nicole Rodriguez as Amber VonTussle. Opening night starts at 7:00 p.m. and tickets cost $10, $5 seniors/students. The musical will run through Sunday with 7 p.m. shows every night and matinee on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.

5. Music and Ribs: Looking to get your peace, love and rock and roll on? Head to the tonight to hear Yasgur's Farm play the best of the Woodstock era. The band has been performing this music for the past 30 years. Check them out at their website  http://yasgurs.com/  Another reason to go? It's also ALL YOU CAN EAT BBQ RIB NIGHT.