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Three
interns at the Mayor's Office asked everyone from friends and neighbors to
people walking down Main Street why they love Melrose. There seems
to be a consensus among those asked that the major draws to Melrose are
the people and the downtown area. One resident recounted a childhood
tale in which she ran downtown to buy some bread and returned an hour
later after stopping to talk to all the friends she met along the
way. Another resident agrees, "I can't leave my
house without meeting someone I know." Check out some of the
other responses:
Maureen
D.-Post Office Worker
I’ve lived here all my life, and I love the small town atmosphere.
I know everyone
here and I love how Melrose is close to everything like Route 1. I
feel safe here; Melrose is such a safe community.
Anthony S. and his grandson Jason
Melrose is a peaceful city and is very low primary. I’ve lived here for
35 years, and it’s a great place to raise a grandchild.
Joan L.- librarian, Melrose Public Library
There are lots of reasons to love Melrose. The library’s fantastic and I
love the downtown area. Parking is great there, and you can shop for
everything from supermarkets to dry cleaners and farmer’s markets.
It’s all in one place and Melrose’s great downtown area draws me here.
Anne P.- Sweet Tooth Baking Company
Everyone is nice here and everything is easy to get to. I also like how
Melrose has a variety of shops.
Jason
- Sweet Tooth Baking Company
Melrose is my home and I grew up here. I think Melrose is great because
it’s a safe place to live.
Barbara B.
I love how Melrose is such a walkable city.
Grace H.
I’ve lived here for over 80 years. It’s a unique little city, and
it’s an easy place to get to know everybody. There’s so many clubs
here to get to know everyone as well. Melrose’s downtown area is great
too and I feel safe here. This safeness makes Melrose a great place to
raise children.
Sheila H.
The people make Melrose.
Elizabeth K.
Melrose is a great city. It is becoming more diverse by the
day. My neighbors and people I've met through various organizations
like Melrose Alliance Against Violence and my church are extremely
friendly. There is a wonderful downtown and a lot of green space
like Ell Pond and Wright's Pond. I also love the old Victorian
architecture.
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Anthony and grandson
Jason
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