5 Things: Mayor Salary Reviewed, Art Classes & More

Here are 5 Things to know for Tuesday, Jan. 15 in Melrose:

1. Proposed pay raise: During a packed Melrose Appropriations Committee meeting Monday night at City Hall, Mayor Rob Dolan's request for a 26 percent pay raise was passed by the committee. The Board of Aldermen will review the request at their meeting on Monday, Feb. 4.

2. Church events: Two Christian groups meet each Tuesday in Melrose. Melrose Highlands Congregational Church has as weekly Bible study at 11 a.m. in the Church library, lower level, where they study the scripture for the coming Sunday's worship. Also, Seven Mile Road holds a weekly Gospel Community from 7-9 p.m.

3. Express yourself: The Milano Senior Center is scheduled to hold art classes from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays for $5 per session, and all media and skill levels welcome.

4. Stay up to speed: Check out the Melrose Patch Facebook and Twitter pages and join our lively conversations!

5. Feedback: With 2012 come and gone, we'd like to know: What should be the top priority for Melrose Public Schools in 2013? Post your comments here.

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