Five Things You Need to Know Today, April 16

Marathon Coverage: Stop by Andover Patch throughout the day today to get updates as Andover residents cross the finish line in the 2012 Boston Marathon. However, anticipated high temperatures are causing officials to urge most runners to take the year off. 

Conservation Commission: The Conservation Commission . at the town offices, third floor conference room a.

What's Open, What's Closed: Check out our list of what's open and what's closed in Andover for Patriots' Day. The feature goes live at 6 a.m. 

Weather: Marathon runners that aren't in the top of their class may have some trouble with the weather today. Today will be sunny with a high temperature of 89 degrees in Andover, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will be party cloudy with a low temperature of 59 degrees. The forecast is also 89 degrees in Boston as well.

Gas Prices: Here are some of the lowest unleaded gas prices according to motortrend.com: , 65 Main Street – $3.85/gallon; , 205 North Main St.– $3.86/gallon; , 14 North Main Street - $3.89/gallon.