Here's a look at some of the top posts on Melrose Patch this week:

• 2012 YEAR IN REVIEW: Attack at Bellevue, Whole Foods & More: Your top 5 stories for 2012.

• Terms Set For Home Confinement of Wife in Child Sex Abuse Case: Marian Burbine, whose husband John Burbine is facing nearly 100 sexual abuse-related charges, made her court appearance Thursday morning. She is expected to return to court Feb. 13.

• MBTA Gets New Countdown Clocks, GM: The MBTA’s new general manager greeted T riders Monday morning and announced new countdown clocks at stations around the area.

• New Smart Phone App To Help Melrose: App will allow residents to report quality of life issues instantly.