5 Things You Need To Know Today: April 6

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 

1. The rain is expected to stay away for the day as temperatures will hover in the mid-50s with a breeze, but rain is expected in the evening hours, according to the National Weather Service.
2. Gas prices have climbed once again in Dedham. Here are some of the prices found yesterday around town.
   : $3.49 (with store card)
   Super Petroleum: $3.49 (cash)
   : $3.59
3. Local mystery author Neal Sanders will discuss his book "What Would Happen If..." at a meet-and-greet at the tonight at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
4. Board of Selectmen candidates will tape a debate tonight at Dedham Television at 5 p.m. ahead of Saturday's town election.
5. Time is running out to grab an absentee ballot for Saturday's town election. You can get a ballot at between now and Friday at 12 p.m.