Every Saturday, Melrose Patch does a round-up of the top three stories of the week--those news reports or features that were most popular among readers. Click on the links to read the whole story. Top three stories this week Several improvements have been planned for the downtown Melrose area. Mayor Rob Dolan wrote on his blog that the renovations should "make the street more attractive, more pedestrian-friendly, and more handicap accessible (which means easier for people with strollers to navigate as well." According to the police log, a Melrose man was accused of violating an abuse …
Here are some of the highlights from Melrose Patch's news coverage this past week. This is only a small sample—to see all the coverage, click on the News tab on the navigation bar. To see your neighbors' news, check out our Announcements section under News. Also, check out the read Local Voices bloggers' latest posts, and start blogging yourself—no application necessary! Top Three Stories Melrose businesses and residents qualify for lower solar energy rates than rates for traditional sources of energy under the Solarize Massachusetts Program (Solarize Mass), announced Massachusetts Clean …
Here are some of the highlights from Melrose Patch's news coverage this past week. This is only a small sample—to see all the coverage, click on the News tab on the navigation bar. Top Three Articles of the Week A man was stabbed early Monday morning in Malden, according to police. Police declined to comment on the severity of the man's injuries. He was taken to Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. The Animal Rescue League of Boston helped a swan with a fishing lure stuck in its foot Tuesday afternoon at Ell Pond Park in Melrose. The Melrose Park Commission narrowly voted to rescind a total dog ban …
Here are some of the highlights from Melrose Patch's news coverage this past week. This is only a small sample—to see all the coverage, click on the News tab on the navigation bar. To see your neighbors' news, check out our Announcements section under News. Also, check out the read Local Voices bloggers' latest posts, and start blogging yourself—no application necessary! Top Three Articles of the Week After another lengthy meeting filled with strident voices from both residents and city officials, and with an amended proposal to soften the impact this coming year, a second round of increased …
Here are some of the highlights from Melrose Patch's news coverage this past week. This is only a small sample—to see all the coverage, click on the News tab on the navigation bar. To see your neighbors' news, check out our Announcements section under News. Also, check out the read Local Voices bloggers' latest posts, and start blogging yourself—no application necessary! Top Three Articles of the Week U.S. Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren joined us for a live chat with Patch readers on Friday. Many of the questions submitted were about her position on healthcare, job creation and the …
Here are some of the highlights from Melrose Patch's news coverage this past week. This is only a small sample—to see all the coverage, click on the News tab on the navigation bar. To see your neighbors' news, check out our Announcements section under News. Also, check out the read Local Voices bloggers' latest posts, and start blogging yourself—no application necessary! Top Article of the Week Fourth grader Mary-Kate Mahoney's idea to honor the city's volunteers came to fruition last Thursday, when Warren Street Park was officially renamed Volunteer Park. Fourth of July Melrose marks …
A look back at Melrose's top stories of the week. Here are some of the highlights from Melrose Patch's news coverage this past week. This is only a small sample—to see all the coverage, click on the News tab on the navigation bar. To see your neighbors' news, check out our Announcements section under News. Also, check out the read Local Voices bloggers' latest posts, and start blogging yourself—no application necessary! Top Story of the Week With five out of seven Melrose school principals all leaving the district this year, school turnover became the story of the week. Mayor Rob Dolan, …
A look back at Melrose's top stories of the week. Here are some of the highlights from Melrose Patch's news coverage this past week. This is only a small sample—to see all the coverage, click on the News tab on the navigation bar. To see your neighbors' news, check out our Announcements section under News. Also, check out the read Local Voices bloggers' latest posts, and start blogging yourself—no application necessary! Top Three Articles of the Week It's one-and-done for Dan Richards and Melrose High School, who's leaving after his first year in Melrose to return to Belmont High School, this…
A look back at Melrose's top stories of the week. Here are some of the highlights from Melrose Patch's news coverage this past week. This is only a small sample—to see all the coverage, click on the News tab on the navigation bar. To see your neighbors' news, check out our Announcements section under News. Also, check out the read Local Voices bloggers' latest posts, and start blogging yourself—no application necessary! Top Three Articles of the Week Rules and regulations that govern the new off-leash dog park at The East Knoll received unanimous final approval from the Melrose Board of …
A look back at Melrose's top stories of the week. Here are some of the highlights from Melrose Patch's news coverage this past week. This is only a small sample—to see all the coverage, click on the News tab on the navigation bar. To see your neighbors' news, check out our Announcements section under News. Also, check out the read Local Voices bloggers' latest posts, and start blogging yourself—no application necessary! Top Three Articles of the Week The Melrose High School Class of 2012 walked across the stage on Fred Green Field Friday night to receive their high school diplomas and …
A look back at Melrose's top stories of the week. Here are some of the highlights from Melrose Patch's news coverage this past week. This is only a small sample—to see all the coverage, click on the News tab on the navigation bar. To see your neighbors' news, check out our Announcements section under News. Also, check out the read Local Voices bloggers' latest posts, and start blogging yourself—no application necessary! Top Three Articles of the Week Solid waste discovered under a portion of the new Pine Banks Park track required construction to halt until contractors can make sure the ground…
A look back at Melrose's top stories of the week. Here are some of the highlights from Melrose Patch's news coverage this past week. This is only a small sample—to see all the coverage, click on the News tab on the navigation bar. To see your neighbors' news, check out our Announcements section under News. Also, check out the read Local Voices bloggers' latest posts, and start blogging yourself—no application necessary! Top Three Articles of the Week Starting on May 5, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will make the upper section of Ravine Road from Fellsway …
A look back at Melrose's top stories of the week. Here are some of the highlights from Melrose Patch's news coverage this past week. This is only a small sample—to see all the coverage, click on the News tab on the navigation bar. To see your neighbors' news, check out our Announcements section under News. Also, check out the read Local Voices bloggers' latest posts, and start blogging yourself—no application necessary! Top Three Articles of the Week Two more Melrose elementary principals are on the move, as Roosevelt School Principal Kerry Clery and Horace Mann School Principal Jeff …
A look back at Melrose's top stories of the week. Here are some of the highlights from Melrose Patch's news coverage this past week. This is only a small sample—to see all the coverage, click on the News tab on the navigation bar. To see your neighbors' news, check out our Announcements section under News. Also, check out the read Local Voices bloggers' latest posts, and start blogging yourself—no application necessary! Top Three Articles of the Week The aldermen's Appropriations Committee on Monday night unanimously recommended the city's request to borrow $250,000 for design and project …
Here are some of the highlights from Melrose Patch's news coverage this past week. This is only a small sample—to see all the coverage, click on the News tab on the navigation bar. To see your neighbors' news, check out our Announcements section under News, and read Local Voices bloggers' latest posts. Top Five Articles of the Week It's usually top three, but this has been a busy week in Melrose ... Cyndy Taymore will be the next superintendent of Melrose Public Schools, pending contract negotiations, after a School Committee vote on Thursday night. The committee voted 6-1 for Taymore in a …
Here are some of the highlights from Melrose Patch's news coverage this past week. This is only a small sample—to see all the coverage, click on the News tab on the navigation bar. To see your neighbors' news, check out our Announcements section under News, and read Local Voices bloggers' latest posts. Top Three Articles of the Week The Melrose Board of Aldermen approved City Hall's request to bump the commuter rail parking lots $2 daily rate to $3. Also, the $35 monthly passes iwll be eliminated, replaced by the option of purchasing at new pay-and-display machines either a 10-day pass for $…
Here are some of the highlights from Melrose Patch's news coverage this past week. This is only a small sample—to see all the coverage, click on the News tab on the navigation bar. To see your neighbors' news, check out our Announcements section under News, and read Local Voices bloggers' latest posts. A look back at Melrose's top stories of the week. Top Three Articles of the Week The Superintendent Search Committee has recommended five finalists for the Melrose Public Schools superintendent job. Commuter rail riders who park at one of Melrose's three stations to head into Boston face a $1 …
Here are some of the highlights from Melrose Patch's news coverage this past week. This is only a small sample—to see all the coverage, click on the News tab on the navigation bar. To see your neighbors' news, check out our Announcements section under News, and read Local Voices bloggers' latest posts. A look back at Melrose's top stories of the week. Top Three Articles of the Week Candy Castle pulled up its drawbridge and closed on Friday, Feb. 24, as owners Vita and Tom Bugden of Medford have decided to retire after owning the store since 1985. JRM Hauling & Recycling will takeover …
Here are some of the highlights from Melrose Patch's news coverage this past week. This is only a small sample—to see all the coverage, click on the News tab on the navigation bar. To see your neighbors' news, check out our Announcements section under News, and read Local Voices bloggers' latest posts. A look back at Melrose's top stories of the week. Top Three Articles of the Week Mayor Rob Dolan and his administrative team took questions from Melrose Patch readers live on Melrose Patch on Wednesday, with questions ranging from the police management study, to recycling, redevelopment of …
Here are some of the highlights from Melrose Patch's news coverage this past week. This is only a small sample—to see all the coverage, click on the News tab on the navigation bar. To see your neighbors' news, check out our Announcements section under News, and read Local Voices bloggers' latest posts. Top Three Articles of the Week Melrose City Hall released this week the now completed police management study that stoked a war of words between Mayor Rob Dolan and the city's police unions when first proposed in December. While the two sides still have months of negotations ahead regarding the…
