5 Things: Pension Tension, Weight Training

Urgency: Mayor Joseph Polisena, who was recently appointed to a new state commission on municipal pensions, said he thinks the time is now to change the local retirement system. "I'm on the committee to get something done," the mayor said during a recent interview — click here to read the entire article.

Fitness: Jeannie Trafford is back for a weight training class at the Johnston Senior Center today, scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m. Stick around after the one-hour class for lunch in the center's dining room.

Rain: The JohnstonPatch Weatherbug forecast calls for cloudy skies and fog this morning with a 40 percent chance of rain beginning this afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of rain increases to 90 percent overnight, with lows in the mid 40s.

Travel: Be sure to check out out Traffic & Gas page for the cheapest gas in your area and any trouble spots on your route.

Deja Vu: Funny how history repeats itself — a year ago, we brought you a series of videos from our ride-along with then-Maintenance Supt. Arnie Vecchione (he's since been promoted to DPW Director) after a major snowstorm.