Citywide Night Out Scheduled For Aug. 5

The Melrose Night Out at Pine Banks Park has been scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 5 from 6-8 p.m, held by Mayor Rob Dolan and the Melrose Recreation Department.

The event will feature information about public safety, crafts and activities for children and free slush for all.

The city first celebrated the event, in conjunction with the National Night Out event, in 2007 and last year expanded to hold also Neighborhood Nights Out, like the events held at Foss Park and at Gooch Park earlier this month.

There is one more Neighborhood Night Out scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 12 at Hesseltine Park from 6-8 p.m. Residents are invited to attend, meet their neighbors, get some free slush and be a part of the free games and activities provided by the Melrose Recreation Department.

For more information, call the mayor's office, 781-979-4440.