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Monday Update: February 10, 2020

Posted on: February 10, 2020 - 11:09am

This Monday update is a guide to city activities, from roadwork to library events, to help you plan for week.  For more events, check out Look What’s Happening Melrose.

The Presidential Primary and General Election for State Representative will be March 3. The last day to register to vote or to change your party for the primary is February 12. You can register, change your party, or request forms here.

Roadwork and Detours

No major road closures are expected this week, but there may be temporary closures or detours due to ongoing work on several projects.

  • National Grid will continue its electrical upgrade project with their contractor, Asplundh, focusing on areas around Lebanon Street and Upham Street, as well as Washington Street. The only expected road closures are brief ones while workers unload utility poles from flat beds.
  • Eversource will continue its Mystic to Golden Hills electrical reliability project with their contractor, Bond Brothers. Work areas will be different each day, but in general they are working on Main Street near Upham Street, on Howard Street near Carlida, on Main Street near Potomac, and on Green Street near Linden Ave. The Main Street work may affect access from the parking lot behind City Hall via the exit between City Hall and the fire station. Work during the week of February 10th is anticipated to include two areas of 24-7 roadway impacts – one on Howard Street near Carlida and the other on Main Street near Potomac. The overnight work is anticipated to take place on both Wednesday, February 12th and Thursday, February 13th at each of these locations. Detours may be in effect as deemed appropriate by the Melrose Police Department to mitigate safety concerns.
  • National Grid’s gas division is continuing to replace gas mains and services on Sherman Road and in the neighborhood of Sycamore, Burnett, and Bow. This work may involve restricting access to those roads. 
  • Private development utility work continues at 524-530 Main Street, 419-429 Main Street, and 8 Greenleaf Place. We do not anticipate any major road closures next week associated with these projects, although work in the Dill’s Court parking lot, in the area immediately behind CVS, may result in some parking restrictions.

Schools

The School Committee will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, in the Council Chamber, City Hall.

Friday is an early release day, and next week is February vacation.

At the Library 

Note: The library will be closed on Sunday, February 16, and Monday, February 17

Registration is required for most events. More information is available at the links.

Programs for Children and Parents

Special Events

Tuesday: Music with Dara, for ages 2-5, 6:30-7:15 p.m. 

Wednesday: Adult Coloring, 7:00-8:45 p.m.

Melrose Knit a Bit, 7:00-8:45 p.m.

Thursday: Teen Cupcake Challenge, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Friday: NHS Service Project for Kids – Valentine’s Day Card Craft, 3:15-4:00 p.m.

 

Book Groups 

New members are welcome! More information at the links.

Monday: Yak, Snack and Read Middle School graphic novel book group, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Tuesday: Tuesday Morning Book Group, adults, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Bookworms (grades 2 and 3), 3:00-3:45 p.m.

 

English Conversation Group is a drop-in group for adults who want to improve their English language skills through informal conversation. The group is sponsored by the Human Rights Commission and meets every Tuesday from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Meetings

Park Commission, Monday, February 10, 7:00 p.m.

City Council Committee on Appropriations, Monday, February 10, 7:00 p.m.

City Council, Monday, Monday, February 10, 7:45 p.m.

Planning Board, Monday, February 10, 7:45 p.m.

School Committee, Tuesday, February 11, 7:00 p.m.

Memorial Hall Board of Trustees, Wednesday, February 12, 6:00 p.m.

Human Rights Commission, Wednesday, February 12, 7:00 p.m.

Zoning Board of Appeals, Wednesday, February 12, 7:45 p.m.

Northeast Metro Tech, Subcommittee Meeting, Thursday, February 13, 6:30 p.m.

Northeast Metro Tech, Regular Meeting, Thursday, February 13, 7:00 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

 

Eating to Win: Healthy Kids, Healthy World!Tuesday, February 11, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Memorial Hall. Free seminar on healthy eating, presented by nutrition educator Jenine Wright.

Kids Club featuring Joy Fay:Friday, February 14, from 10:00-11:00 a.m.