Things to Know about Ellicott City Today: June 21

The National Weather Service is forecasting a hot first day of summer with a high temperature near 90 degrees. There may be some rain again; there's about 40 percent chance of showers and maybe some morning thunderstorms. 

The sun will reach its highest point in the sky today at about 1:16 p.m. Thus begins summer, as far as astronomy is concerned; the sun is as far north as it will get for the year. And if you want to see astronomy in action, try this: Take note of where the sun is at about 1 p.m. Check back every week and watch as it begins its trip back south. 

The Board of Education is meeting today at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the . Both sessions will have a public forum. If you are interested in testifying, you can sign up ahead of time by calling the board's office at 410-313-7129.  

The Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board is meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the . Check the current cases online.

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And ... On this day in 1788, New Hampshire became the ninth and final state necessary to ratify the Constitution.