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East Foster Street Home Sold For $410K in Melrose

Check out a sampling of homes sold in Melrose from March 9-15.

Realtors & Homeowners: Add your photos of recently sold homes to this gallery! It's easy—just sign into your Melrose Patch account (or sign into Melrose Patch using your Facebook account). Click the "Upload Photos and Videos" button below the photos and follow the directions. The property's address, sale price, listing agent and other details can be included in the photo's caption. Check out a sampling of homes sold in the Melrose area from March 9-15. Information about each home sold can be found in each photo's caption. [Editor's note: Information and photos from the New England Moves website were used in this report.]

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Five Things You Need to Know Today

First Day of Spring in Melrose

A look at what is happening in Melrose on Wednesday, March 20.

Here is a look at what is happening in Melrose on Wednesday, March 20:  1. Spring has arrived: Wednesday, March 20 marks the first day of spring.  2. Sunny skies: It is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 41 before becoming partly cloudy with a low around 25 at night Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Melrose.  3. Meeting time: The Melrose Retirement Board is scheduled to meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday at City Hall on the first floor of the Retirement Office, according to the city website. 4. Library activities: Here are some of the activities planned for Wednesday at Melrose Public Library, according to the library website: 5. Use your head: Trivia Night at Absolutely Fabulous runs from 7-10 p.m. …

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City Bans On-Street Parking Tuesday Morning

The on-street parking ban will be lifted at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, according to a city press statement.

The city of Melrose has instituted an on-street parking ban until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday while DPW crews work to clear the roads, according to a press statement. Here are some other storm-related updates provided by the city: For all snow-related questions and concerns, contact the City Yard at 781-665-0142.

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Obituary For Anne DiCarlo

Anne (Longo) DiCarlo, 85, a Melrose resident, passed away at Lawrence Memorial Hospital on March 10.

Obituary For Harrison 'Harry' Carter

Melrose resident Harrison "Harry" Carter, 56, died on March 9.

Update: No School Friday For Melrose Public Schools

Melrose Public Schools will have a two-hour delay Friday, according to the WCVB website.

Update Melrose Public Schools will be closed Friday, according to WCVB. Original Report Melrose Public Schools will have a two-hour delay Friday, according to the WCVB website. Meanwhile, St. Mary of the Annunciation School is expected to open on a regular schedule with no delay.

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Mark Ouellette

11:04 am on Friday, March 8, 2013

Hi Chris, I'm out sick today and just awoke a little while ago to find out about the update about the school closures. I just updated the site. Normally we would have been all over it, but I've been out of commission. Thanks.   more ›

Report Potholes, Graffiti Using City's New Mobile App

The city of Melrose recently launched a new mobil app that will allow residents to report potholes, graffiti and other DPW-related issues.

The city of Melrose recently launched a new mobil app that will allow residents to report potholes, graffiti and other DPW-related issues. The Commonwealth Connect mobile app, powered by SeeClickFix, is free and available for downloading for both iphones and android phones, according to a city press statement. The app is available on the SeeClickFix website. “This is another tool for residents to enhance two way communication with city officials,” said Mayor Rob Dolan in the statement. “The grant, fully funded by the state, allowed the City to implement the smart phone app for residents to immediately report issues such as potholes, missed trash and recycling, and graffiti. This may not be for everyone but I think it will become a popular …

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Kathy Platcow

8:09 am on Tuesday, March 5, 2013

This app is a great tool for Melrose residents.   more ›

Video Tours of Melrose Homes For Sale

Can't visit a Melrose open house? Check out our sampling of video tours of homes on the market in the city.

Are you looking to buy a home in Melrose but you don't have the time to make it to open houses? Have no fear. We have you covered. Each week on Melrose Patch we will offer you video tours of some of the homes currently on the market in Melrose. Here is a sampling of video tours of homes for sale in Melrose:

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Home of the Week: 95 Beacon St. 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: 95 Beacon St. is on sale for $479,000. The four bedroom, three bathroom house is 2,413 square feet. The ranch-style house sits on .23 acres. The home, which was built in 1986, has been updated with tiled bathrooms, granite countertops, newer stainless steel appliances and one-year-old roof. Check out the photos attached to take a glimpse inside.

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