The Week Ahead: March 11-15
Good Evening, Melrose!
Are you curious about the City’s budget process? You’re not alone, which is why we’re pleased to share this week’s episode of The Melrose Minute features Assistant City Auditor Kerri Golden explaining the FY25 budget process with Mayor Jen. Watch the episode (and more), by visiting www.cityofmelrose.org/melrose-minute.
Melrose in the News
On Super Tuesday, NBC10 Boston interviewed Mayor Jen, City Clerk Kristin Foote, Melrose election workers and community members at the polls. Watch the segment by clicking here (Melrose’s moment is at the halfway mark).
Big News, BIGGER Thanks
This week, we’re giving a BIG THANK YOU to two Melrose residents who, after serving for many years, are stepping down from one of our Boards and Commissions that provide essential support to City programs, activities, and our community.
- John Capuano is stepping down from his leadership role as Chair of the Melrose Council on Aging Board of Directors. We are grateful for his five years of dedicated service and his instrumental role in the transformation of our Milano Center into a modern-day facility to meet the diverse needs of Melrose’s older adults.
- Rita Mercado is retiring from the Zoning Board of Appeals after 15 years of service including over 10 years as Chair. Rita led us through countless important reviews and decisions on requests for variances from the zoning regulations, special permits, and administrative appeals. We will miss her thorough, thoughtful, and organized approach to guiding the board.
Interested in serving on a Melrose Board or Commission? Email the Mayor’s Office at mayorsoffice@cityofmelrose.org
It’s a Good Week for…
Meeting About Hosting/Planning/Organizing Iftar: The Melrose Human Rights Commission (MHRC) is hosting a meetup on Thursday, March 14, from 6-7 p.m. at City Hall for individuals and organizations interested in partnering to plan, organize, and execute a community-wide Iftar celebration. One member of the MHRC will be present to answer questions and share planning materials and insight. For full details, click here. (The commission’s PRIDE meetup at FYACS has been moved to Thursday, March 21).
Submitting Your Dog License Applications: As a reminder, all dogs over 6 months must be licensed by Friday, March 15 each year (per Mass General Laws and Melrose City Charter). Late dog license applications are subject to $15 late fees. To learn more, visit www.cityofmelrose.org/dogs
More Daylight: Daylight saving time will begin at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 10. It will mean losing an hour of sleep and moving the clocks around your house forward one hour, though your cell phone will likely automatically adjust.
...and now, for some Good News from Melrose Public Schools
Catch up with our ever-learning students, teachers, and administrators by reading Superintendent Maceros’s Good News Fridays newsletter, which highlights how and what students are learning and more:
- Edition 24 (Elementary)
- Edition 24 (Secondary)
City of Melrose Programming
- Get involved with the Council on Aging
- Check out what’s happening at Memorial Hall
- Find something to do for you or your family at the Melrose Public Library
- Get out and play with the Melrose Recreation Department
Upcoming Meetings & Events
Monday, March 11
City Council – Agenda Packet
7:45 p.m., City Council Chamber, 1st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street
Link for Public Comment: https://cityofmelrose-org.zoom.us/j/99626186377?pwd=TlIxdm44MGFubytZb1ROYjVJaVdUQT09#success
Meeting ID: 996 2618 6377
Passcode: 178430
Tuesday, March 12
Retirement Board – Agenda Packet
9 a.m., Retirement Office, 1st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street
School Committee – Agenda Packet
7 p.m., City Council Chamber, 1st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street
School Committee (Executive Session)
10:15 p.m., City Council Chamber, 1st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street
Wednesday, March 13
Board of Appeals (Public Hearing) – Agenda Packet
7:30 p.m., Remote via Zoom
Meeting Registration Link: https://cityofmelrose-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WR5gmNslQ3KJUo7ZXNvf6Q#/registration
Thursday, March 14
Cemetery Commission – Agenda Packet
8:45 a.m., Cassidy Conference Room, 2nd floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street
MHRC Community IFTAR Celebration Meetup (Click here to RSVP by 3/13)
6 to 7 p.m., Cassidy Conference Room, 2nd floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street
| The City's Calendar is updated often. Public bodies must notify the public 48 hours in advance of their meeting (excluding weekends and holidays). Questions about The Week Ahead? Email lmartin@cityofmelrose.org. |
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