Check out the Melrose Patch 5 Things column for Thursday, Jan. 31: 

1. Strong winds: Showers and temperatures reaching a high near 49 are expected during the day Thursday, according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Melrose. At night, it will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dipping to a low near 25. Winds are expected to be 23 to 33 miles per hour (mph) during the day, and 18 to 24 mph in the evening.

2. Energy Commission meeting: The Melrose Energy Commission meets at 7:15 p.m. Thursday at City Hall in the Mayor's Conference Room, according to the city website.

3. In case you missed it: Check out our feature on former Melrosian Adrienne Jeanne's photography business in Wakefield.

4. Open mic night at Ab Fab: Sign-up starts at 7 p.m. Thursday and music kicks off at 7:30 p.m. at Absolutely Fabulous in Melrose.

5. Travel info: Want traffic updates or gas prices in the Melrose region? Take a gander at our Commute section for information.

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