Five Things You Need to Know Today, July 12

Here are five things you need to know today:

Fire Engines in the Park: Not sure what to do today? Take the kids down the Town Offices parking lot near the Park to check out some real firefighting machines. Meant for ages 1-6 and costs $5 per child. Find out how more here.

Lincoln Street Closed: Due to sewer, water and gas line utility repairs, the town will be closing Lincoln Street to through traffic beginning today until early September. Find out more here.  

Gas Prices: Here are some of the lowest unleaded gas prices according to motortrend.com: Sunoco 205 North Main Street –$3.67/gallon; , Route 125 and Salem Street- $3.69/gallon; the – $3.69/gallon.

Weather: Today should bring a high of 95 degrees with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will bring a low temperature of 67 with a chance of fog in some areas.

Four Dimes: It was this day in 1933 that a minimum wage of 40 cents an hour was established in the United States. This fun fact was provided by On-This-Day.com.

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