5 Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 4

1. The world-famous groundhog Punxsawtuny Phil did not see his shadow Saturday, which means he's predicted an early start to spring.

2. Hope everyone is recovering from their (extra long) Super Bowl party. Where did you watch?

3. The Hyde Square Task Force is looking to fill a few roles.

4.  The Boston Public Schools system released new school assignment proposals last week that include everything from the creation of smaller zones to the abolition of the zones altogether. The schools' External Advisory Committee will discuss the proposals today, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Orchard Gardens K-8 School, 906 Albany St.

5. People on Twitter had some interesting things to say during the big game.