Here is the Melrose Patch 5 Things column for Friday, Jan. 18.

1. Cold air: Friday is expected to be sunny, with daytime highs in the upper-20s before becoming cloudy and dipping into the low-20s at night, according to the National Weather Service forecast for Melrose.

2. In case you missed it: Check out how many Melrosians currently have active firearms licenses.

3. Food pantry: The Servant's Heart Food Pantry is expected to be open from 10-11:30 a.m. Friday at the Faith Evangelical Church, 200 Franklin St. The food pantry helps more than 200 families in the Melrose region by providing emergency food to people in need. 

4. Stay connected: Scope out the Melrose Patch Facebook and Twitter pages for additional content not always featured on the website.

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

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