Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 2
World Autism Day, Pope John Paul II, and hydrant flushing.
This file picture taken on October 16, 1978 at the Vatican shows cardinal Karol Wojtyla of Poland, who became Pope John Paul II, the first non-Italian Pope since Adrian VI of Holland in 1542.
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1. Today is World Autism Awareness Day.
2. Check your commute and gas prices on our commute page.
3. High near 51 degree, with rain and fog in the wee hours of the morning, according to the National Weather Service. A 60 percent chance of rain later in the day.
4. On this day in 2005, Pope John Paul II died.
5. Public Notice from the Town of Canton: "Weather permitting the water department will be hydrant flushing between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm on the side streets in the following areas: York Street, Indian Lane, Pine Street, Bailey Street, Mechanic Street, Dunbar Street and Messinger Street. You may experience discolored water. If you have any questions, please call 781-821-5017."
