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The High School Red Hawk Robotics team leave for the World Championships. While they've got a great robot and great team, they could use a little more fuel in the tank. Use the QR code to give.&nbsp; Thanks!

Local Event: Red Hawk Robotics Depart for World Championships in Houston

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Red Hawk Robotics Depart for World...

Tuesday April 16, 2024: The High School Red Hawk Robotics team leave for the World Championships.While they've got a great robot and great...

Red Hawk Robotics Depart for World Championships in Houston

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Confused about how to get started with your home search? <a href="https://go2.homesnorthofboston.com/free-buyer-guide-download" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Click here to download A Complete Home Buying Guide.</a>&nbsp;Unsure if you need a buyer agent? Are you wondering how a buyer agent is paid? 
Register for our upcoming <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4217090908743/WN_o7zEcIBAQXORKgPC7muuUA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Buyer Webinar</a> to get straight answers from seasoned real estate professionals from Keller Williams Realty. We will walk you through the essential steps and considerations to make your home-buying journey a success.
Hosted by Laurie Williamson &amp; Liz Muldrow of Homes North of Boston Team at Keller Williams Boston Northwest along with special guest, Loan Officer, Dan Bello of Guild Mortgage. NMLS# 79475
Key topics we will cover:
• Evaluating the Benefits of a Buyer's Agent: Understanding the advantages of professional representation in your home purchase. • Compensation for Buyer's Agents: Explaining how these professionals are paid for their services. • Preparing Financially for Home Purchase: Strategies for budgeting, accumulating a down payment, and comprehending your credit rating. • Grasping the Real Estate Market: Investigating neighborhoods, types of properties, and prevailing market conditions. • Clarifying the Home Buying Journey: A step-by-step guide from pre-approval to the closing of your home purchase. • Selecting the Appropriate Mortgage: Examining various mortgage types, interest rates, and what to consider when choosing a lender. • Mastering Negotiations and Offers: Advice on submitting compelling offers and negotiating effectively. • Identifying and Avoiding Home-Buying Hurdles: Understanding common obstacles and strategies to navigate them successfully. • Interactive Q&amp;A: Opportunity to pose your pressing home-buying questions to our experts.
This webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence you need to embark on your journey to homeownership successfully. Don't miss this opportunity to take the first step towards owning your dream home!
This event is a VIRTUAL home buying class! 
 
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Local Event: What Is A Buyer's Agent, & Do I Need One To Buy A Home?

Arlington

What Is A Buyer's Agent, & Do I Need One To Buy...

Wednesday April 17, 2024: Confused about how to get started with your home search? Click here to download A Complete Home Buying...

What Is A Buyer's Agent, & Do I Need One To Buy A Home?

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SPECIAL REPORT - MODERN ESTATE ATTORNEY BETTER THAN&nbsp;DIY 
In an era where digital solutions offer do-it-yourself (DIY) options for almost anything, including estate planning, it's crucial to understand why engaging with an estate lawyer remains the superior choice for managing your estate. While DIY estate planning tools promise convenience and cost savings, they fall short in several key areas compared to the comprehensive service provided by estate lawyers. This essay integrates the comparison between estate lawyers and DIY solutions, emphasizing nuanced documents, informed will vs. trust choices, custom advice, and the benefits of a modern hybrid approach.

<h3>Nuanced Documents vs. Generic Templates</h3>
DIY estate planning platforms often rely on generic templates that may not cater to the unique complexities of your situation. Estate lawyers, on the other hand, excel in creating nuanced, personalized documents. Whether it's accounting for the dynamics of a blended family, properties in multiple states, or specific charitable intentions, estate lawyers ensure that your estate plan is meticulously tailored to your circumstances. This level of customization safeguards your interests and intentions in ways that a one-size-fits-all template cannot.

<h3>Informed Will vs. Trust Decisions</h3>
Choosing between a will and a trust is a nuanced decision, influenced by personal, financial, and legal factors. While DIY services provide overviews, they lack the depth to offer personalized advice. Estate lawyers, with their deep understanding of estate law, guide you through making an informed choice that aligns with your goals. They consider your financial situation, privacy preferences, and specific family needs, offering insights that go beyond the surface level information typically found in DIY platforms.

<h3>Custom Advice Tailored to Your Needs</h3>
The complex nature of estate planning demands customized advice, something DIY solutions are inherently unable to provide. Estate lawyers offer strategic counsel tailored to your unique situation, addressing legal, financial, and personal considerations. They anticipate potential challenges and provide solutions, ensuring your estate plan is comprehensive and compliant with current laws. This proactive and personalized approach is particularly crucial for navigating the complexities of your estate, offering peace of mind and security for the future.

<h3>State Laws Differ from Another/Real Concern for You?</h3>
Despite claims to the contrary, this author has received mailings from out of state DIY companies that did not even know that two witnesses are needed for a valid MA will, and thought only a notary was needed. Some states have a gift tax and others do not. MA estate tax law is unique and unlike any other state. This stuff is too important to leave to a company based in Texas or CA. 
Will they point out to you that you maybe should file a MA homestead declaration? Will they look in our registry of deeds for you whether you already have one or if you need a newer, better declaration to give you more asset protection? Will they care? Can they?
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<h3>A Modern, Hybrid Approach</h3>
The modern approach to estate planning, blending digital efficiency with personal service, further distinguishes estate lawyers from DIY options. This model starts with convenient online interactions for information gathering and preliminary consultations, moving to detailed document reviews via video conferencing platforms like Zoom. This process combines the best of both worlds—digital convenience and the invaluable personal touch of in-person meetings.
Additionally, the transparent, flat-rate pricing model adopted by many estate lawyers today addresses common concerns about legal costs, providing clarity and predictability absent in many DIY platforms. The culmination of this process—a personal meeting to sign the documents—ensures that all legal formalities are observed, blending efficiency with the necessary legal rigor.
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
While DIY estate planning tools may appeal to those seeking a quick and seemingly cost-effective solution, they significantly lack the depth, personalization, and legal rigor provided by estate lawyers.
 From creating nuanced documents and making informed decisions between wills and trusts to offering customized advice and adopting a modern, hybrid approach, estate lawyers provide a service that is both comprehensive and tailored to individual needs.
 
Provided by: 
Attorney Joel Bernstein, principal of MA Wills and Trusts, Lexington, MA
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Local Event: MA Wills and Trusts: Free 5-Day Email Course

Lexington

MA Wills and Trusts: Free 5-Day Email Course

Thursday April 18, 2024: Learn the basics of MA Estate Planning in just 5 days.
A free, 5-day email course to demystify estate planning. It’s...

Melrose Highlands Congregational Church

Please join us on&nbsp;Saturday, April 20th at 3:00PM&nbsp;for an afternoon of wonderful classical music featuring:&nbsp;
Bass-Baritone Frank Walker&nbsp;accompanied by&nbsp;John Cici&nbsp;performing Robert Schumann's&nbsp;Dichterliebe.&nbsp; Based on the poems of Heinrich Heine, Schumann considered this his great Heine cycle.
Violinist Jagan-Nath Singh Khalsa&nbsp;and&nbsp;Pianist Wayne Ward&nbsp;will perform Mozart's&nbsp;Violin Sonata in e minor, K 304, Ralph Vaughan-Williams&nbsp;Six Studies in English Folk Song, and Schubert's&nbsp;Sonata in D&nbsp;for violin and piano.&nbsp;
&nbsp;You are sure to enjoy this performance and we look forward to seeing you!

For more information please visit our website&nbsp;
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or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thebeethovensociety@gmail.com">thebeethovensociety@gmail.com</a>

Local Event: The Beethoven Society of Melrose Proudly Presents An Afternoon of Classical Music

The Beethoven Society of Melrose Proudly...

Saturday April 20, 2024: Please join us on&nbsp;Saturday, April 20th at 3:00PM&nbsp;for an afternoon of wonderful classical music...

The Beethoven Society of Melrose Proudly Presents An Afternoon of Classical Music

In it's 7th year, the Black Excellence 5K is a mostly flat course in Lynn, MA. The North Shore Juneteenth Association is hosting the race and all funds go towards programming and events run by tha Association throughout the year,&nbsp; including it's annual Juneteenth celebration! Awards go to the top male and female finishers.

Local Event: Black Excellence 5K 

Black Excellence 5K 

Saturday April 20, 2024: In it's 7th year, the Black Excellence 5K is a mostly flat course in Lynn, MA. The North Shore Juneteenth Association...

The Beebe Estate

Three local artists,&nbsp;Debra Corbett, Constance Festo Lafond, &amp; Sophie Glikson Cahen have work on display at the Beebe Estate through April, showcasing some of the range and talent of the artists in our community.&nbsp;Each artist set up their work in one of the three main rooms on the first floor, and although their styles and approaches are very different, the exhibit works well together as a whole, highlighting the differences in their styles without creating a jarring effect in moving from one room to the next.
The combination of these three artists’ work - multi-layered, textural abstract paintings; non-representational and nature-inspired works; and familiar subjects rendered unfamiliar by bold colors and brushstrokes&nbsp; -and womens wearable art&nbsp;creates a powerful effect for the visitor. &nbsp;Come by Saturday to experience first-hand some of the range of creativity we are lucky enough to have among our local artists.&nbsp;11am - 3pm!&nbsp;

Local Event: Three Artists' Journeys

Three Artists' Journeys

Saturday April 20, 2024: Three local artists,&nbsp;Debra Corbett, Constance Festo Lafond, &amp; Sophie Glikson Cahen  have work on display at...

Huge yard sale at 27 Vine Street Melrose Mass. Saturday April 27. Begins at 8:00am. Tons of glassware, antiques, clothing, memorabilia etc. Vine St. is off Essex St. near Shaws Supermarket and Melrose Library.

Local Event: Huge yard sale - glassware, antiques, clothing, memorabilia

Huge yard sale - glassware, antiques, clothing,...

Saturday April 27, 2024: Huge yard sale at 27 Vine Street Melrose Mass. Saturday April 27. Begins at 8:00am. Tons of glassware, antiques,...

Huge yard sale - glassware, antiques, clothing, memorabilia

Molly's Bookstore

Molly's Bookstore is teaming up with 15 other independent bookstores north of Boston this Independent Bookstore Day! Get your passport and travel to as many stores on the Crawl as you can! $4,500 in prizes will be available! You can miss this- April 27 &amp; 28!&nbsp;

Local Event: North of Boston Independent Bookstore Crawl!

North of Boston Independent Bookstore Crawl!

Saturday April 27, 2024: Molly's Bookstore is teaming up with 15 other independent bookstores north of Boston this Independent Bookstore Day!...

Melrose Memorial Hall

Melrose Arts presents the 17th Annual Arts Festival the weekend of April27th and 28th. 43 juried exhibitors from the region. Time on Sat. is 11-5 and on Sun from 11-4. Food Trucks, live music, raffle, family activities including a Community Art Project by Follow Your Art. FREE admission!&nbsp;
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Local Event: Annual Melrose Arts Festival

Annual Melrose Arts Festival

Saturday April 27, 2024: Melrose Arts presents the 17th Annual Arts Festival the weekend of April27th and 28th. 43 juried exhibitors from the...

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From 11am - 5pm on Saturday, April 27 and and 11am - 4pm Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Memorial Hall, 590 Main St, Melrose MA, more than forty artists will display their works of fine arts and fine crafts at the annual Melrose Arts Festival. The Festival is truly a community event: the majority of artists exhibiting will be from Melrose and the neighboring cities. There will also be a Community Arts project coordinated by <a href="https://www.fyamelrose.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Your Art Community Studios</a>, live music, caricature drawings and more!

Local Event: Melrose Arts Fesitval

Melrose Arts Fesitval

Saturday April 27, 2024: 
From 11am - 5pm on Saturday, April 27 and and 11am - 4pm Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Memorial Hall, 590 Main St,...

Melrose Fish & Game

Join us at the Melrose Fish &amp; Game for Grand Theft Audio -- Open to all.&nbsp; Grab your friends and come on down ... $5 cover ... CASH BAR ONLY

Local Event: Live Music

Live Music

Saturday April 27, 2024: Join us at the Melrose Fish &amp; Game for Grand Theft Audio -- Open to all.&nbsp; Grab your friends and come on down...

From 11am - 5pm on Saturday, April 27 and and 11am - 4pm Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Memorial Hall, 590 Main St, Melrose MA, more than forty artists will display their works of fine arts and fine crafts at the annual Melrose Arts Festival. The Festival is truly a community event: the majority of artists exhibiting will be from Melrose and the neighboring cities. There will also be a Community Arts project coordinated by <a href="https://www.fyamelrose.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Your Art Community Studios</a>, live music, caricature drawings and more!

Local Event: Melrose Arts Festival

Melrose Arts Festival

Sunday April 28, 2024: From 11am - 5pm on Saturday, April 27 and and 11am - 4pm Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Memorial Hall, 590 Main St,...

A long time ago, in a creative gift shop far, far away, it was Star Wars Day, and a great market popped up to bring together local artists and small businesses to bring the people gifts, creative goods, and services. People came from all over the city to browse, chat, and connect...
...and they started shopping for Moms, Dads, and grads.
May the&nbsp;Fourth be with You.

Local Event: Spring Pop-Up Market 

Spring Pop-Up Market 

Saturday May 4, 2024: A long time ago, in a creative gift shop far, far away, it was Star Wars Day, and a great market popped up to bring...

BOPN at Pine Banks Park

Boston Outdoor Preschool Network is a nature-based early childhood program all-outdoors at beautiful Pine Banks Park. We offer summer, school year, and playgroup programs for children ages 15 months - 7 years. Join us for a tour, and give your child the gift of a joyfully muddy childhood!

Local Event: Tour at Boston Outdoor Preschool Network

Tour at Boston Outdoor Preschool Network

Wednesday May 8, 2024: Boston Outdoor Preschool Network is a nature-based early childhood program all-outdoors at beautiful Pine Banks Park....

Hey neighbors! 🎉 The Kim Perrotti Team is throwing a FREE community shred event at the front parking lot of Melrose High from 9-11am. Bring up to 3 boxes – no shredded paper, plastic, or metal, please. Swing by and meet Kim, Jay, and Lauren! Can't wait to see you there!

Local Event: FREE Community Shred Event

FREE Community Shred Event

Saturday May 11, 2024: Hey neighbors! 🎉 The Kim Perrotti Team is throwing a FREE community shred event at the front parking lot of Melrose...

Want to declutter, downsize, or make some extra cash while reducing waste? Join this fun community event!&nbsp;&nbsp;This Melrose tradition returns in 2024, sponsored by Lend and Mend and Zero Waste Melrose. We’re grateful to the Friends of the Milano Center for handing over the reigns after many years of running the city-wide yard sale.

How does it work? Sellers register their yard sale to appear on the official map and make it easy for shoppers to navigate around Melrose on May 18. The map will be available online and printed copies available in select locations.
<ul><li>Register to host a yard sale (deadline May 1)</li><li>Your sale promoted on the event map.</li><li>No city permit needed for registrants.</li><li>Benefit from event advertising.</li><li>Link to register and pay $29 fee - <a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/LendAndMend/MelroseCityWideYardSale?fbclid=IwAR19C9t9ViE6TjIJ6d4dVPC0KrUJ8P1GLTc9zXO5BJI0rhhKAKX1V64x5Xc_aem_AaDOJIjI46jtM4pGbhm3AdWfIcA5v1qZaru47JcdVQPJIjALxoEuH0U3BUHRhbA-8Hk_TtECLfglRtDF9iEWCKwf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.cognitoforms.com/Lend.../MelroseCityWideYardSale</a></li></ul>
All funds generated from the city-wide yard sale will go toward community events and outreach done by Zero Waste Melrose and Lend and Mend, including free swap days, repair cafe, and more.
Interested in sponsoring the event? Sponsors receive ad space on the event map. <a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/LendAndMend/MelroseCityWideYardSaleSponsorshipForm?fbclid=IwAR0D9t9reAyhoZWBK6Oj2-VoL6HDD3lVtMdl-xIKPhvgBoX1ibLIDg40q-g_aem_AaBNjNB7BJpX2wIvX9dlpWGYGSbexWWCGeoWz4-bZpy7pSjeCUJsvYhCzrSqXWIpQeO7DwuJGc_DT1d5MMRNxa-6" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.cognitoforms.com/.../MelroseCityWideYardSaleS...</a>
Questions? Email lendandmend@gmail.com.

Local Event: Melrose City-Wide Yard Sale

Melrose City-Wide Yard Sale

Saturday May 18, 2024: Want to declutter, downsize, or make some extra cash while reducing waste? Join this fun community...

Paper and Clay

Join us as we take the time to reorient our mind, body, and soul to the powerful energy of the Earth with this Grounding Sound Bath focused on our root chakra. Our root chakra is responsible for our feelings of security and stability. It is what helps us stay grounded in our lives. During the session you will first engage in a guided meditation focused on clearing and re-grounding your root chakra. Then you will tune into beautiful tones from a variety of healing instruments, including crystal quartz singing bowls, Koshi chimes, wave drum, and other instruments related to the root chakra. Take the time to experience the physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits you can receive from immersing yourself in this amazing experience! Bring anything that will aid in your comfort- a yoga mat, blanket, pillow, etc. Just a note that individuals who have pacemakers, implanted pumps/devices, epilepsy, and women who are in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy are advised not to participate in sound baths. Looking forward to sharing this beautiful experience with you!

Local Event: Grounding Sound Bath: Root Chakra Clearing

Grounding Sound Bath: Root Chakra Clearing

Tuesday May 28, 2024: Join us as we take the time to reorient our mind, body, and soul to the powerful energy of the Earth with this...

Local Event: Tour of Boston Outdoor Preschool Network

Tour of Boston Outdoor Preschool Network

Wednesday June 5, 2024: Boston Outdoor Preschool Network is a nature-based early childhood program all-outdoors at beautiful Pine Banks Park....

Join us for a fun afternoon of meeting and mingling with local artists and small businesses. Find something for Dad, high school grads, and load up your new summer waterbottles with stickers. Hope to see you there!

Local Event: Spring Pop-Up Market

Spring Pop-Up Market

Saturday June 8, 2024: Join us for a fun afternoon of meeting and mingling with local artists and small businesses. Find something for Dad,...

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