Brodeur: State Transportation Bill 'A Work in Progress'

Melrose State Rep. Paul Brodeur voted in favor of the $500 million transportation funding bill that passed 97-55 Monday evening.

Melrose State Rep. Paul Brodeur voted in favor of the $500 million transportation funding bill that passed 97-55 Monday evening. Tuesday afternoon, Brodeur said that the current plan is "a work in progress" with considerable differences to be worked out between Governor Patrick and members of the House. Brodeur indicated that "there's been a little bit of hard feelings right now between the House and the Governor," with Patrick having indicated he would veto that version of the bill.  "I think it's important to not come away from the table with nothing, and we have some very serious transportation needs," said Brodeur, citing for example the importance of MBTA funding to the Melrose area. "We certainly can't not have a bill."  In January, …

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Meet State Rep. Paul Brodeur at the Milano Senior Center

A look at what is happening in Melrose on Thursday, March 21.

Here is a look at what is happening in Melrose on Thursday, March 21:  1. Cloudy day: It is expected to be mostly cloudy with a high near 39 before becoming dipping to a low around 26 at night Thursday, according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Melrose. There is a 20 percent chance of precipitation during the day, and a 40 percent chance of precipitation at night, according to the the forecast. 2. Local sessions: Check out the meetings scheduled for Thursday in Melrose, according to the city website: 3. Library programs: Here are some of the activities planned for Thursday at Melrose Public Library, according to the library website: 4. Meet a State Rep.: State Rep. Paul Brodeur will be available to meet with constituents …

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5 Things: Cold Day, State Rep. Brodeur at Senior Center & More

Check out the Melrose Patch 5 Things column for Thursday, Feb. 21.

Here is the Melrose Patch 5 Things column for Thursday, Feb. 21: 1. Cold day: It is expected to be partly sunny, with temperatures reaching a high of about 33 during the day Thursday before becoming mostly clear and temperatures dipping to a low of about 25 at night, according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Melrose. 2. State Rep. meeting: State Rep. Paul Brodeur is expected to be available to meet with his constituents at 1 p.m. Thursday at Milano Senior Center. 3. Traffic updates: Need to get traffic alerts and gas prices in the Melrose region? If so, check out Melrose Patch's Commute section. 4. In case you missed it: Wednesday was the 10th anniversary of the Rhode Island nightclub fire that claimed the lives of 100 …

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