Five Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 23

1. Conkey Arraignment Scheduled for Today: The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office on Friday is scheduled for 9 a.m. this morning at Woburn Superior Court. Conkey, a convicted killer, is accused of . Check Patch for an update later today.

2. BOS Takes Up Capital Budget: The Board of Selectmen is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. this evening at the and its agenda incldues discussing the School Committee's request for an April 2 special Town Meeting for the building project, as well as the fiscal 2013 capital budget.

3. All Local Dinner at : Working in conjunction with the Sustainable Business Network of Boston, Nourish restaurant will be offering up an from 6 to 8:30 p.m. this evening, along with stimulating discussions about the current state of our food system.

4. Get out the Vote: Tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 24, is the special election in which Lexington voters will be asked to decide about financing through debt exclusions a pair of school building projects that and . For more information, click , here or here. For full election coverage, be sure to check back on Patch tomorrow.

5. Wintry Mix, Warm Day: A wintry mix of freezing rain and sleet this morning could melt to rain as the day warms up to 48 degrees, according to the National Weather Service, which predicts more rain overnight as temps drop a few degrees to 40.