Community Corner
Weekly Recap: Whiz Kid, Donations, and Hot Chocolate
A look back at Melrose's top stories of the week.
Here are some of the highlights from Melrose Patch's news coverage this past week. This is only a small sample—to see all the coverage, click on the News tab on the navigation bar, and to see your neighbors' news, check out our Announcements section under News.
Top Three Articles of the Week
On Jan. 14, this week's Whiz Kid Coy Walker joined students from the other 350 cities and towns in Massachusetts to talk about issues among youth and how they could become leaders and help their communities. He met Gov. Deval Patrick, the honorary chair of Project 351, and visited non-profits including Boston Cares, City Year, Citizens Schools, and Cradles to Crayons.
Donations to the Melrose Emergency Fund topped all previous records this holiday season, with local residents, businesses, and clubs donating almost $50,000 to the fund. “I am overwhelmed by the response to this year’s fund-raiser, especially in these uncertain times,” said Mayor Rob Dolan. “The generosity of Melrosians is unparalleled throughout the Commonwealth.”
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Last week, an astounding number of people told us . Thank you to everyone who contributed to that story. This week, we asked where can you find the frothiest, creamiest, most chocolatly hot cocoa. Because sometimes we need something heavier than joe. Read our weekly Patch Picks to find out the best place for a hot chocolate delight.
