Caution: Thin Ice

This morning there was an incident involving a student walking on ice near Ell Pond. The individual went through the ice; however, thankfully it was near the shore and in shallow water, so the student is OK. However, this is an opportunity for parents to talk to their children about the dangers of ice on the many ponds in Melrose. That includes the ponds at Mount Hood, Swains Pond, and Ell Pond. Please stay off the ice, especially as temperatures begin to warm.