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Aldermen Committees to Meet Monday Night at City Hall

Find out what is happening in Melrose on Monday, May 13.

Here is the 5 Things column for Monday, May 13 for Melrose: 1. Nice day: It is expected to be sunny, with temperatures peaking around 64 before dipping to an overnight low of about 39, according to the National Weather Service forecast for Melrose. 2. Historical Commission session: The Melrose Historical Commission is slated to meet from 7-8:45 p.m. Monday at Melrose Public Library, according to the library website. 3. Local meetings: Here is a look at the meetings scheduled Monday in Melrose, according to the city website: 4. New editor: Starting Monday, Editor Chris Caesar will be the new editor of Melrose Patch, as Mark Ouellette returns to Stoneham Patch. Previously, Caesar served as co-editor of Melrose Patch with Ouellette for a …

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Aldermen Approve Mayor Dolan's 26 Percent Pay Increase

The Melrose Board of Aldermen approved Mayor Rob Dolan's proposed 26 percent pay increase at their meeting Monday night at City Hall.

The Melrose Board of Aldermen approved Mayor Rob Dolan's proposed 26 percent pay increase at their meeting Monday night at City Hall. After hearing from more than a dozen residents who supported the raise and a few opposed to it, the Aldermen ultimately approved the pay increase, 8-3. Aldermen Donald Conn, Jr., Jaclyn Bird and Monica Medeiros opposed Dolan's proposal. The Aldermen followed in the footsteps of the Appropriations Committe, which voted 8-3 to recommend the mayor's pay increase at their Jan. 28 session. With the committee comprised of Aldermen, the Aldermen that comprised the dissenting vote reiterated their stances from the week prior. "I would support an increase in the mayoral salary, but not $125,000," Conn said, adding …

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5 Things: Aldermen Approve Mayor Dolan's Pay Increase Request

Check out the Melrose Patch 5 Thing column for Tuesday, Feb. 5.

Here are 5 Things to know for Tuesday, Feb. 5 in Melrose: 1. Mayor Dolan to get pay : During a packed Melrose Board of Aldermen meeting Monday night at City Hall, Mayor Rob Dolan's request for a 26 percent pay increase was approved 8-3 by the board. Check back with Melrose Patch for the full story. 2. Church sessions: Two Christian groups meet each Tuesday in Melrose. Melrose Highlands Congregational Church has as weekly Bible study at 11 a.m. in the Church library, lower level, where they study the scripture for the coming Sunday's worship. Also, Seven Mile Road holds a weekly Gospel Community from 7-9 p.m. 3. Get creative: The Milano Senior Center is slated to hold art classes from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays for $5 per session, and all …

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5 Things: Aldermen to Review Mayor Dolan's Proposed Pay Increase

Check out the Melrose Patch 5 Things column for Monday, Feb. 4.

Here is the Melrose Patch 5 Things column for Monday, Feb. 4: 1. Mayor's proposed pay raise: The Melrose Board of Aldermen will review Mayor Rob Mayor's proposed 26 percent pay increase during a meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday at City Hall. The Appropriations Committee passed a motion on Dolan's request for a pay increase during their meeting on Jan. 28. 2. Tax help: Tax counselors will be available to help disabled people and individuals over 60 with any tax questions they may have from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the Milano Senior Center. The tax counselors will be available on Mondays from Feb. 4 through April 8.   3. Cold temps: It is expected to be sunny with temperatures reaching a high of about 34 during the day Monday, according to the …

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Week in Review: Aldermen to Review Mayor Dolan's Proposed Pay Increase

Check out some of the top posts on Melrose Patch this week.

Here's a look at some of the top posts on Melrose Patch this week: Aldermen to Review Mayor Dolan's Proposed Pay Raise: The Melrose Appropriations Committee passed a motion on Mayor Rob Dolan's request for a 26 percent raise during their meeting Monday night at City Hall. The Board of Aldermen will review the order on Monday, Feb. 4. Menino Hosts Massachusetts Delegation of Mayors Against Illegal Guns: Since the Newtown school tragedy, 14 Massachusetts mayors, including Mayor of Melrose Rob Dolan, have joined the Mayors Against Illegal Guns coalition. MHS Students Organize Food Pantry Collection Drive: Melrose High School students will be running a Peanut Butter Valentines collection drive in February to benefit the Servant's Heart Food …

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Melrose Appropriations Committee to Review Mayor's Proposed Pay Raise

The Melrose Appropriations Committee is expected to discuss Mayor Rob Dolan's proposed pay raise on Jan. 28.

The Melrose Appropriations Committee is expected to discuss Mayor Rob Dolan's proposed pay raise on Monday night. The Appropriations Committee is slated to meet on Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Aldermanic Chamber at City Hall. The board set the committee's meeting date during their Tuesday night session. Eight Aldermen will need to vote in favor of the mayor's proposal for it to be approved. In a Dec. 26 letter to the board, Dolan requested a pay increase from $99,896 to $125,000. In a Jan. 15 letter to Aldermen, the mayor wrote, "I respectfully request that this Honorable Board amend Melrose Revised Ordinances, Chapter 48-1. Mayor. Part A. Salary, to read as follows: Effective January 1, 2014, the salary for the position of Mayor shall be $…

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Roy Bauer

10:11 am on Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Rob Dolan is one of the most supportive mayors of marriage equality. He welcomed same sex couples with open arms the first day registration was possible back in 2004. Rob has continually supported across the board equality. He is a warm, caring man who sees beyond 'labels' that compartmentalize individuals.   more ›

Melrose Considers Banning Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers

A joint public hearing between the Melrose Board of Aldermen and the Melrose Planning Board was held Monday night at City Hall.

While a formal vote may not have taken place Monday night following a joint public hearing between the Melrose Board of Aldermen and the Melrose Planning Board at City Hall, city officials generally seemed to support a proposed ordinance that would ban medical marijuana treatment centers from being established in the community. Only a couple non-city officials spoke during the roughly half-hour hearing, including a pair of Melrose High School students and one Melrosian. However, all three agreed that banning medical marijuana treatment centers is the right thing to do. The Planning Board is expected to discuss the ordinance and submit a recommendation to the Aldermen in the next 21 days. If the city eventually approves the ordinance, …

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LETTER: Dolan Advocates for Police Communications

The $450,000 measure would fund 'long-overdue' replacements to the city's dispatch system.

[Editor's note: The following is a Letter from Mayor Rob Dolan to the Melrose Board of Aldermen.] Dear Member of the Board of Aldermen, I am writing to express my strongest support for Order 2013-52, authorization of a bond in the amount of $450,000 for new radio dispatch equipment and associated upgrades to the Melrose Police Department. This money will be used to fund several long-overdue upgrades to the police radio system and the dispatch area. The new radio system complies with FCC mandates and is more reliable than the current system, which is so old that it can no longer be supported properly. In addition, the new system will have mapping capability, and the dispatchers will be able to view photos of the area to see, for instance, …

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Mayor Dolan, Melrose Officials to Lead Neighborhood Meeting

The second of a series of public safety meetings is slated for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at the Roosevelt Elementary School.

Melrose Police Chief Michael Lyle and members of the Board of Aldermen will host the second of a series of neighborhood public safety meetings at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at the Roosevelt Elementary School, according to a city press statement. The purpose of the session is to share information about police initiatives and hear from residents about issues that affect them, according to the statement. The first neighborhood public safety meeting was held on Sept. 27 at the Herbert Clark Hoover Elementary School. Ward 1 Alderman John Tramontozzi, Ward 2 Alderwoman Monica Medeiros and Mayor Rob Dolan will co-host the meeting, according to the statement. Lieutenant Mark DeCroteau, the head of the Patrol Division, will be present, as will …

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