Community Corner

5 Things You Need To Know Today—Wednesday, May 9

Live chat with Mayor Dolan today at noon; Hoover principal search meeting tonight; public hearing on next year's city budget tomorrow.

1) THUNDER ahhha hahhh ahahh: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Areas of fog before 11 a.m. High near 69. South wind between 11 and 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. Tonight, showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Areas of fog between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind between 6 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. (Forecast by the National Weather Service.)

2) Fire away: We're . Get your questions ready.

Find out what's happening in Melrosewith free, real-time updates from Patch.

3) Do nothing 'til you hear from me: Superintendent Joe Casey has scheduled a meeting tonight from 6:30-7:15 p.m. in the MHS Resource Center to allow interested parents to weigh in about the search for the next Hoover School Principal, and share their thoughts on the qualities the next principal shyould possess and the challenges he/she will face.

4) Elenore can I take the time to ask you to speak your mind: Tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. the aldermen will hold a public hearing on next year's city budget. There's still opportunities to weigh in during public participation at the ongoing Appropriations Committee budget deliberations, but this is the mandated hearing for the public to speak their mind.

Find out what's happening in Melrosewith free, real-time updates from Patch.

5) Is Thumbalina size 10 on a Wednesday: Here's today's lineup of weekly columns that run each Wednesday on Melrose Patch:

  • Poll of the Week: We'll run a poll every Wednesday asking you to weigh in with a quick click on the topic du jour. We'll compile the answers into an article next Tuesday.
  • Get Out: Looking for something to do this weekend? Our roundup of stuff to do this weekend in Melrose now runs on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. (Giving you more time in advance of Thursday night events.)

Check our calendar for the full slate of events—and add your own!


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