Most Read Stories on Melrose Patch in March: Deval Patrick Visits City

Check out the top 10 most-read stories on Melrose Patch in March:

• When is Melrose's Last Day of School? We reached out to Superintendent Cyndy Taymore's office to find out what the tentative last day of school is for Melrose Public Schools after having to cancel school a handful of times due to poor weather.

• Farrell Tabbed New Melrose High School Principal: Superintendent Cyndy Taymore appoints Marianne Farrell the new Melrose High School principal.

• Melrose Weighing Its Options After AG Says Mass. Towns Cannot Bar Marijuana Dispensaries: Attorney General Martha Coakley recently ruled that Massachusetts communities cannot prohibit medical marijuana dispensaries from opening in towns and cities but they can implement zoning regulations, according to the Boston Globe.

• Governor: Investing in Early Education Important [VIDEO]: Governor Deval Patrick met with educators and children at the Franklin Early Childhood Center Friday afternoon in Melrose.

• Construction Begins on Melrose High School Science Labs: With the asbestos abatement work completed, construction of the Melrose High School science labs began this week, according to City Planner Denise Gaffey.

• Melrose Makes Top 100 Safest U.S. Cities List in 2012: Melrose finished in the top half of the 100 safest cities in the United States in 2012, according to the Neighborhood Scout website.

• Defending Champ Burlington Knocks Melrose From Postseason: A strong campaign by the Melrose High School boys' hockey team came to a close on Thursday in the semifinal round of the North Division 1 boys hockey playoffs, as Burlington won 3-0 at Chelmsford Forum.

• MBTA: Oak Grove Bike Cage Expected to Open in April: With the majority of work done at the Oak Grove “Pedal & Park” site, the bike cage is expected to open this spring, according to a MBTA spokeswoman.

• Melrose Falls in Semis to Brighton: The top ranked Melrose High School boys' basketball team saw their 22-game winning streak and playoff run come to an end Tuesday night in Woburn, losing 65-62 in the semifinals of the Division 2 North MIAA tournament.

• : The city of Melrose recently launched a new mobil app that will allow residents to report potholes, graffiti and other DPW-related issues.