5 Things You Need to Know Today: April 6

Today is Friday, April 6, and here are the five things you need to know:

1. It should be another nice day in Marblehead. The National Weather Service is predicting that local residents can expect it to be sunny, with a high near 50. Tonight should be partly cloudy, with a low around 33. (sunrise, 6:16 a.m.; high tide, 11:26 a.m.; low tide, 5:32 p.m.; sunset, 7:15 p.m.) 

2. A that will be up for debate at Town Meeting next month has prompted a local debate between landscapers and environmentalists. Where do you stand on the issue? Let us know by and taking part in this week's poll.

3. Attention Marblehead business owners: Did you miss participating in the first ? Well, it’s not too late to join the forum for this month’s survey. Let your voice be heard (anonymously) on a variety of important topics by signing up here. We're hoping your opinions will help promote conversation and make our community stronger.

4. Have a question about Marblehead Patch? Stop by on Pleasant Street this afternoon and we will be happy to help. Editor Owen Boss and Advertising Manager Joe Mastrorio be on hand to answer your questions between 2 and 3 p.m. Hope to see you there!

5. Today in History: On April 7, 1862, The Battle of Shiloh began when forces under Union General Ulysses S. Grant met Confederate troops led by General Albert Sidney Johnston in Tennessee.

For more things going on in Marblehead today, check out our events calendar.