Monday, May 16, 2011
Can you guess where this photo was taken in Melrose?
Each Monday on Melrose Patch, we're going to feature a photo taken somewhere in the city. You, our loyal readers, have until Friday to guess where it was taken. Last week, Gail Infurna correctly guessed that the photo was from Green Street side delivery door at Robinson Funeral Home (click through photos above for last week's mystery photo and answer photo). Think you know where this photo is in the city? Submit your guesses in the comments section below. (Remember that our Terms of Use do not allow aliases. Also, we suggest using your full name for your Melrose Patch account. You may also sign in using your Facebook account.) Each reader is limited to one guess each—and if you've guessed correctly within the past month, please hold off …
Sunday, May 15, 2011
A look back at Melrose's top stories of the week.
Our top stories of the week ... Fichotomous reactions to the final report from the four-day November visit by Melrose High School's accrediting body resulted in harsh words at Tuesday night's meeting from one School Committee member, J.D. LaRock, who in turn received stern rebukes from some fellow committee members. We also brought you photos from an accident in which a car struck a tree and landed on its side at Bellevue Avenue and Porter Street shortly before 2 p.m. on Monday afternoon, requiring Melrose firefighters to cut open the roof of the car to extricate the driver. Other pictures were also provided of the Over 1,000 runners and walkers gathered at Pine Banks Park on Sunday for the 14th annual Melrose Run for Women. Here are some…
Saturday, May 14, 2011
A round-up of articles this week from Melrose's neighbors.
Every Saturday, Melrose Patch will run a round-up with links to stories from surrounding communities that are of interest to Melrosians.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Can you guess where this photo was taken in Melrose?
Each Monday on Melrose Patch, we're going to feature a photo taken somewhere in the city. You, our loyal readers, have until Friday to guess where it was taken. Last week, for the first time ever and after two weeks, nobody correctly guessed where the photo was taken. (Actually, nobody submitted a guess at all.) The photo is from the sign in the Melrose Housing Authority parking lot at C.J. McCarthy Apartments, 910 Main St. Think you know where this photo is in the city? Submit your guesses in the comments section below. (Remember that our Terms of Use do not allow aliases. Also, we suggest using your full name for your Melrose Patch account. You may also sign in using your Facebook account.) Each reader is limited to one guess each—and …
Sunday, May 8, 2011
A look back at Melrose's top stories of the week.
Our top stories of the week ... Eleven Melrose High School students now face suspension from their sports teams after pictures showing the students drinking and smoking tobacco were given to school administrators on Tuesday. The the press release said that students will lose up to 60 percent of their sports season and "face other additional penalties." Melrose Patch also updated you on the debate concerning Ravine Road, a road that has stirred up old animosities between two neighboring communities. The road has long been a source of contention between the two municipalities, with Stoneham officials claiming that the rush-hour commuters who use the road have made it unsafe for residents. We also brought you a story about a school …
Saturday, May 7, 2011
A round-up of articles this week from Melrose's neighbors.
Every Saturday, Melrose Patch will run a round-up with links to stories from surrounding communities that are of interest to Melrosians.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Can you guess where this photo was taken in Melrose?
Updated Monday, May 2: Hmm. No guesses at all last week on this. After a couple of weeks in a row of quick, correct guesses, have I finally stumped all of you? We'll run this mystery photo one more week. Clue: Respect my authority. ----------------------- Each Monday on Melrose Patch, we're going to feature a photo taken somewhere in the city. You, our loyal readers, have until Friday to guess where it was taken. Last week, Susan correctly guessed that the photo was taken at the DPW City Yard. Hopefully this week's photo is a bit more of a challenge. Think you know where this photo is in the city? Submit your guesses in the comments section below. (Remember that our Terms of Use do not allow aliases. We also ask that you use your full …
Sunday, April 24, 2011
A look back at Melrose's top stories of the week.
Our top stories of the week ... This week we ran a three-part series on Melrose playgrounds and their condition. Part one of this series focused on Joan Bell, Superintendent of Mount Hood and Public Open Space, becoming a Certified Playground Safety Inspector; part two focused on playground injuries and how to prevent them; and part three wrapped it up on Thursday profiling the most prevalent problems on Melrose playgrounds. Melrose Patch wanted to give credit where credit was due, so we brought you an article about Good Samaritan Joan Dean. Dean is on a mission: She wants to make sure that every can or box of food that comes through A Servant’s Heart Food Pantry is properly vetted so it's not past the expiration date. See the full story …
Saturday, April 23, 2011
A round-up of articles from neighboring communities that are of interest to Melrosians.
Every Saturday, Melrose Patch will run a round-up with links to stories from surrounding communities that are of interest to Melrosians.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Can you guess where this photo was taken in Melrose?
Each Monday on Melrose Patch, we're going to feature a photo taken somewhere in the city. You, our loyal readers, have until Friday to guess where it was taken. Last week, Christina correctly guessed that the photo was taken at Hair Studio Six on Franklin Street. Think you know where this photo is in the city? Submit your guesses in the comments section below. (Remember that our Terms of Use do not allow aliases. We also ask that you use your full name for your Melrose Patch account. You may also sign in using your Facebook account.) Each reader is limited to one guess each—and if you've guessed correctly within the past month, please hold off and allow others a chance to win. If no one has guessed the location after a week, we'll re-run…
Gail Infurna
10:03 pm on Friday, May 20, 2011
Congrats Edith!!!! more ›