5 Things: Medford Residents Sound Off on MBTA Proposals; Prom Dress Drive Seeks Donations

Good morning. Here are five things to know today:

Dozens of residents streamed to the microphone in Medford City Hall Chambers Wednesday night to voice concerns over possibly losing bus routes in Medford and MBTA fare hikes. “It will be a disaster for every community that is impacted by the bus routes,” Winthrop Street Resident Susan Altman said before the packed crowd. “But it will also be a disaster for Boston because all those people who cannot take buses any longer but can get in a car will be doing that. That will be dreadful.”

The annual Sweet Seconds Prom Dress Swap at Medford High is seeking donations. They can be dropped off at the high school, or call Erin DiBenedetto at 781-254-0095. The swap will take place March 13.

3. Sunny and Warmer: It's expected to be mostly sunny today with highs in the mid-40s, according to the National Weather Service. Similar weather is expected tomorrow, with a 20 percent chance of snow Friday night.

Tim Murray will speak at a luncheon held by the Chamber of Commerce today, and before that he'll make a stop at Brooks Elementary School. Murray is expected to make a "funding-related announcement" during the luncheon, according to a spokeswoman.

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