Community Corner
The Hurricane, School Changes and a Long Running Business
A look back at Melrose's top stories of the week.
Our top three stories of the week:
Melrose . Melrosians can and get updates by and checking back for a live blog on Sunday with news from Melrose and surrounding communities.
The first day of school for Melrose Public Schools students entering grades 1 through 9 is Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011,
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The Melrose Army & Navy Store will celebrate its. Owned now by Mike White of Melrose, the store has operated continuously since 1941, providing waves of local residents with goods and gear for home, work, school and the outdoors.
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Schools
While Melrose's elementary schools had SMART Board interactive whiteboards installed in each classroom over the summer, the Franklin Early Childhood Center (ECC) according to ECC Director Jenny Corduck.
from retiring Principal Joe Dillon, and he's had a busy summer so far—mainly from everyone wanting to meet him.
Like Melrose High School, the , Mary Alise Herrera, who replaces the departing Bryna Davis.
SMART Board interactive whiteboards are the order of the day for Melrose's elementary schools this upcoming school year, .
Police and Fire
Melrose residents reported feeling that struck on Tuesday afternoon, although shaking was minimal in the city and there were no reports of any damage.
A 43-year-old Melrose man has been summonsed to court on an assault charge after another driver alleged that the man blocked his car in with his own car, and then got out at the Swains Pond Avenue and Dexter Road intersection.
Physician at Melrose Medical Center on Rowe Street reports he was contacted by pharmacy in Medford to verify a prescription attributed to him,
Business
Monday night the Melrose Planning Board . The four-story, 16-unit building will likely begin construction next spring.
Whatever the language, we know when it's time to eat. So for this week's Patch Picks, we asked:What are your favorite ethnic restaurants in Melrose (or nearby)? :
The Neighborhood Files
. More end of summer fun ensued at the Melrose Public Library Lawn on Wednesday as families and friends gathered for ice cream and prizes.
'. Kidstock put on a performance last Thursday at the Melrose Public Library.
