Recapping Wednesday's News in Arlington

Today is Thursday, Aug. 30. Here are five things you need to know:

1. Today should be sunny with a high near 86, according to the National Weather Service.

2. A Town Meeting member to call a Special Town Meeting regarding Arlington’s seasonal ban on gas-powered leaf blowers. Stephen Harrington, of Precinct 13, , said nearly 250 registered voters in Arlington signed his petition – only 200 signatures are needed to force a Special Town Meeting.

3. Menotomy Grill and Tavern, which is set for the old Hollywood Video space at 25 Massachusetts Ave., received operating and all-alcohol licenses Monday from the Board of Selectmen. The roughly 150-seat restaurant is being proposed by Arlington resident William Lyons, of Scituate Street, who most recently managed the  in Winchester and has more than two decades of experience in the restaurant business.

4.  Athletic Director Edward “Ted” Dever by the Arlington Police Department and Middlesex District Attorney’s office, according to Arlington Superintendent Kathleen Bodie Wednesday. Dever has been placed on paid administrative leave, she wrote in an email.

5. The Level 3 sex offender  and charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault .