Five Things You Need to Know Today, Feb. 15

Here are five things you need to know today:

Parking Ban Persists: Yes, believe it or not but the winter parking ban is still in effect and street parking is strictly prohibited. Parking tickets will be given out with day to day police enforcement. However, if your vehicle is impeding the town’s snow removal operations you’ll get a ticket and towed. Get the latest on parking bans on the Andover PD website.

Weather: Tomorrow should be sunny with a high temperature around 21 degrees but don’t be fooled; a wind chill factor of negative 7 degrees is also expected with a northwest wind between 17 and 22 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service. Clouds will increase at night with a low of 8 degrees and wind chill factor of –2 degrees. Winds speeds will sustain while the direction turns west. However, some gusts may be as strong as 47 miles per hour.

Free Federal Tax Return!: The H&R Block in downtown Andover is offering a free federal tax return for form 1040-EZ. However, this is the last day so get down there before they close to take advantage of this offer. The state return is still roughly $40. Check out deals like this and more for our Frugal Family column today at 10 a.m.

‘I want me a yellah dog!’ I don’t know about anybody else but I take pride in promoting my mustard just as much as the next guy. That is why it’s important to remember that it was this day in 1758 that mustard was first advertised in the US. This fun fact was provided by On-This-Day.com.

Gas Prices: Gas prices are steady but keep watch for stations with “cash only” specials. The Haffner’s on Route 125 in North Andover is offering a cash price of $3.05/gallon. Here are some of the lowest and most current unleaded gas prices in Andover according to autos.msn.com: – $3.12/gallon. 205 North Main Street – $3.15/gallon. Main Street Mobil Route 125 and Salem Street - $3.16/gallon.

Check out all of the events happening in Andover today at our events calendar.