Five Things To Know Today, Oct. 26

1.  Today is Wednesday, Oct. 26.  The National Weather Service predicts cloudy skies, a chance of light rain this afternoon and a high temperature of 60 degrees. The low will drop to 47 tonight.

2.  The Mini Mart Food Store at 944 Route 12 in Groton has been fined $750 and had its liquor license suspended from Nov. 14 through Nov. 16, the Department of Consumer Protection's Liquor Control Division said in a news release.  The suspension is due to an alleged sale to minors.

3.  The school district is making several changes to its kindergarten programs now that enrollment is stable, Superintendent Paul Kadri said Monday. Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School used federal money to make its half-day program a full-day program and also added a half-day class. At Charles Barnum and Mary Morrisson, a few students who were in 1/2 day classes have been moved to a full day program, reducing class sizes in all 1/2 day classes to 20 students, instead of 21 to 22 children each. Catherine Kolnaski will take any additional kindergarten students that move into the Pleasant Valley, Charles Barnum or Mary Morrisson districts.

4.  At Northeast Academy, are large and include many special education students, Kadri said the district is looking at ways to provide additional special education service, which would in turn help other students. Average class sizes are 27 to 1 in second grade at the school.

5.  Kirsis Hair Design is holding a grand re-opening and ribbon cutting at 9 a.m. on Thursday at the Salon at 70 Gold Star Highway in Groton. Kirsis Figueroa, who started studying cosmetology at age 15, owns and runs the salon. It’s open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Monday, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, if you want to check it out. For more information, call (860) 449-8301.