Affordable Care Act Sign-ups Begin Today in NH

1. It begins today. New Hampshire enrollment starts Tuesday for new insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act, according to the Associated Press. Anyone without insurance or who is seeking to replace their existing coverage can shop for health plans by clicking here. The deadline to purchase coverage for 2014 is March 31. The current government shutdown isn't expected to impact the start of the enrollment period, according to the AP.

2. The weatherman says ... Beautiful weather on tap today. Check out this forecast from the National Weather Service. Today will be sunny, with a high near 78, while tonight will remain mostly clear with a low around 53.

3. Blog for us! Want to have your voice heard? Have an opinion that needs sharing? Reach out to thousands of your fellow residents and visit here to write your first post today.

4. Help raise money for breast cancer research. Southern New Hampshire Medical Center's social media charity campaign for the month of October is going to help fund breast cancer research. According to the area hospital, for each new like it receives on Facebook this month, the SNHMC will donate a dollar to the New Hampshire Breast Cancer Coalition. What a worthy cause! Go click like today.

5. On the agenda. Here's a look at this week's upcoming municipal meeting schedule:

• Tuesday, Oct. 1, 11 a.m. - Zoning District Boundaries Subcommittee Meeting
• Wednesday, Oct. 2, 7 p.m. - Planning Board Meeting