5 Things You Need to Know Today: April 2

1. South Huntington Corridor Meeting: The Boston Redevelopment Authority will host the fourth and final meeting regarding the South Huntington Corrior Study tonight beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Hennigan Elementary School cafeteria.

2. Crime Watch: Based on a meeting last night, residents in the Eliot Street neighborhood are still trying to form a neighborhood watch. If you live in that neighborhood - or any neighborhood of JP - and you're interested, reach out to a neighbor (or Patch) to find out more.

3. Weather: Winter is not quite ready to let go, as you'll feel today.

4. Autism Awareness: Mayor Thomas M. Menino today declared April 2 “Autism Awareness Day” in Boston and is encouraging building owners to light their buildings blue as part of a global initiative that kicks-off Autism Awareness Month and helps raise awareness about the disability.

5. DCR Art Contest: The Department of Conservation and Recreation is seeking artists to paint wildlife and landscape scenes on 99 Iron Rangers, the narrow metal contribution containers located in parks across the state. Donations placed in the Iron Rangers directly benefit the state parks. Artists' proposals must be submitted by April 26. Selected artists will be notified by May 1, and the work must be completed by Aug. 30. Submissions should be sent to Sharon Hoey, Department of Conservation and Recreation, Suite 600, 251 Causeway St., Boston, MA 02114.

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