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Week in Review: Governor Visits Melrose, City Makes Safest Cities List

A look at some of the top stories on Melrose Patch this week.

Here is a look at some of the top stories on Melrose Patch this week:

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.

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New Pope Francis I Elected: Catholics in Melrose Area React: The white smoke appeared on Wednesday, signalling that the conclave had chosen Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio to be the new head of the Catholic Church. Melrose area Catholics responded.

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.

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