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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

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Melrose National Little League Board to Tend Bar at Ab Fab

Check out the 5 Things column for Tuesday, May 7 in Melrose.

Here is the 5 Things column for Tuesday, May 7 in Melrose: 1. Guest bartending: The Melrose National Little League (MNLL) Board of Directors will be guest bartending from 7-11 p.m. Tuesday at Absolutely Fabulous. Part of the proceeds from sales of the Melrose Margarita will benefit MNLL, and the evening will include live music and raffles.  2. Meeting time: The Soldiers and Sailers Memorial Hall Building Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Hall, according to the city website. 3. City session: The Melrose Human Rights Commission is slated to meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall in the Mayor's Conference Room, according to the city website. 4. Read up: The Great Books group meets from 7-8:45 p.m. Tuesday at Melrose …

Monday, May 6, 2013

Four People Taken to Melrose Area Hospitals After Accident

A motor vehicle rollover in the area of Beech and Goss Avenues left multiple people injured Monday evening, according to a scanner report.

A motor vehicle rollover in the area of Beech and Goss Avenues left multiple people injured Monday evening, according to a scanner report. Two people were transported to Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, while two were taken to Massachusetts General Hospital, according to the report. The extent of the injuries are currently unknown. The accident occurred around 6:43 p.m., according to the report. Around 7:03 p.m. the scene was being investigated and Engine 3 remained, while all other companies departed, according to the report.

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What Events are Planned for Memorial Day in Melrose?

A schedule of events for Memorial Day 2013 in the city.

Wondering what the city has in store for Memorial Day 2013? Check out a schedule of events planned in Melrose around the holiday: Melrose Veteran Services' Memorial Day 2013 Schedule of Events

Melrose Business to Help Marathon Bombing Victim from Stoneham

Check out some of the top stories on Melrose Patch last week.

Here are some of the top stories on Melrose Patch last week: Melrose Business to Help Boston Marathon Bombing Victim from Stoneham: Melrose-based Beacon Hill Wine & Gourmet will be raising money for Marc Fucarile, a Boston Marathon bombing victim from Stoneham. Madison Ave of Melrose to Host Fashion Show Friday: The fashion show is slated for 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 3 at the Mt. Hood Clubhouse. Burbine Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Abuse Charges in Essex County: John Burbine, a former Wakefield resident, is facing 100 child sex charges in Middlesex County also has case in Essex County after accuser came forward. Complete Election Results for Senate Primary in Melrose: Republican candidate Gabriel Gomez, a former Navy SEAL, and longtime …

Five Things You Need to Know Today

BayRing Communications Proposing to Install Underground Conduit in City

Find out what is happening in Melrose on Monday, May 6.

Here is the 5 Things column for Monday, May 6 in Melrose: 1. Joint session: The Melrose School Committee and Board of Aldermen will have a joint meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at City Hall in the Aldermanic Chamber, according to the city website. 2. Selectmen meeting: The Melrose Board of Aldermen meet at 7:45 p.m. Monday at City Hall in the Aldermanic Chamber, according to the city website. 3. Public hearing: The Melrose Board of Aldermen will have a public hearing at 8 p.m. at City Hall in the Aldermanic Chamber, according to the city website. BayRing Communications is proposing to install 225 feet of underground conduit across the south side of Main Street at East and West Emerson Streets. 4. Get fit: There is a yoga class slated for 7:30 p.m…

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Home of the Week: 71 Boston Rock Road in Melrose

Check out the Home of the Week in Melrose.

[Editor's note: The following information is courtesy of the New England Moves website.] Here is a look at the Home of the Week on Melrose Patch: 71 Boston Rock Road is on sale for $659,900. The five bedroom, 2 1/2 bath house is 3,388 square feet. The Cape-style home sits on 1.02 acres. The home, which was built in 1940, features large picture windows in the dining and living rooms, as well as the master bedroom to enjoy sunsets, good size closets, hardwood floors and central air.  Check out the photos attached to take a glimpse of the property.

Orienteering & Geocaching Adventure at Mt. Hood

The event is slated for 9-11 a.m. Sunday at the Mt. Hood Clubhouse.

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Friday, May 3, 2013

Melrose Business to Help Boston Marathon Bombing Victim from Stoneham

Melrose-based Beacon Hill Wine & Gourmet will be raising money for Marc Fucarile, a Boston Marathon bombing victim from Stoneham.

Melrose-based Beacon Hill Wine & Gourmet will be raising money for Marc Fucarile, a Boston Marathon bombing victim from Stoneham, according to store owner Rebecca Beraldi. Charitable Cause Beraldi, of Andover, will be having a fundraiser to benefit Fucarile on June 1 at her store, which has been in Melrose for 3 1/2 years. Fifteen percent of the store's total sales for that day, as well as all donations received from raffles, will go directly to Fucarile, she said. "The fun part of it all will be starting at noon (on June 1)," she said. "We're going to have a beer vendor, a wine vendor and I have two food vendors but I'm hoping to get three more.  "I'm very pleased with the generosity. I have not soliticed donations for raffles. We were …

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