Street Cleaning Canceled Due to Storm

Today is Friday, April 1. Here are five things you need to know:

1. Today's weather forecast reads something like an April Fools' joke: rain and snow with temperatures in the upper 30s. As of this morning, no accumlation is predicted but winds will be blowing between 15 and 20 mph. Our advice? Stay indoors.

2. It’s April Fools' Day, and, in that vein, we’re asking you to share a joke (a good one) or a prank (preferably one without expensive components). The incentive? How about a free lunch or dinner next week at the recently remodeled Rock Bottom Brewery? Details in the form of a full story are coming later this morning - check back at 9 a.m.

3. Street cleaning starts today, or rather, it was supposed to. City Hall canceled street cleaning on its first day due to the wintry mix we're currently experiencing. This is not a joke. For more information on city street cleaning or to sign up for free email alerts click here.

4. Want to weigh in on potential changes to the MBTA's Route 1 bus? It’s your last chance to send comments to keybusroutes@mbta.com. Check out our coverage of proposed changes .

5. Want to get outside this weekend? Help clean up during on Sunday. Stop by after 10 a.m. (bring your own rakes and equipment if you can, supplies are limited) and join your neighbors in cleaning up one of the South End’s most used open spaces. Need more motivation? Coffee will be served.