5 Things: Take a T Poll; State Rep to Be Honored

Good morning, here are five things to know today:

The MBTA has come up with two scenarios to address a projected $185 million shortfall in 2013, . But local legislators say both those offerings are unacceptable and If it was up to you, what would you do? Cut services and increase fares, or raise the gas tax?

2. Warmer, But Rain/Sleet Possible: Highs are expected to creep near 50 degrees today after a couple of weeks of chilly weather and snow, according to the National Weather Service. But there's also a 40 percent chance of rain or sleet.

3. Rep. Paul Donato to be Honored at SchoolCom Meeting: State Rep. Paul Donato will be on hand for tonight's school committee meeting at 7 p.m. at city hall, where he will received the Massachusetts Association of School Committees' legislator of the year award.

The hospital hosted students and parents from McGlynn Elementary School last week to unveil artwork made by the students on display at the hospital.

A Stoneham man was struck by a TV news truck, fires devastated a Malden neighborhood, and Somerville settled a dispute with its firefighters. Those are a few of the top recent headlines from just beyond Medford's bounds.