First Day of School for Grades PK-8 in Malden

Here are five things to know for Tuesday, Aug. 27 in Malden:

1. Back to school: The first day of school for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students of Malden Public Schools is Tuesday, according to the Malden Public Schools website.

2. Groundbreaking ceremony: Mayor Gary Christenson will be attending a groundbreaking ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at The Highlands at 10 Overlook Ridge.

3. Housing meeting: The Malden Housing Authority is slated to meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the Community Room at the Executive Office, according to the city website.

4. Site plan session: The Malden Site Plan Review Committee is scheduled to meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday in Room 223 at Malden Government Center, according to the city website.

5. Local forecast: There is a 60 percent chance of rain on Tuesday, and it is expected to be mostly cloudy, according to the forecast for Malden on the National Weather Service website. During the day, temperatures may hit a high of about 83 and an overnight low of 65, according to the forecast.