The Week Ahead: Public Meetings & Events Happening in Melrose

In Melrose, public meetings and events open to all community members take place every week. All posted agendas can be accessed via this link, http://melrosecityma.iqm2.com/citizens/default.aspx, and public meeting video recordings can be accessed here https://vimeo.com/mmtv3/ (thanks, MMTV!).   

Events of Note

• Flu Clinics: This week, Melrose residents can get their flu shot with Public Health Nurse Melissa Lowry during Tuesday’s Melrose/Wakefield Family Flu Clinic or Wednesday’s Melrose Walk-in Flu Clinic. Learn more by visiting www.cityofmelrose.org/2023FallFluClinics
• Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3: Don't forget that the Department of Public Works (DPW) is still working to complete the Citywide Water Flushing and Hydrant Testing. If you haven't already done so, check the schedule to find out when the DPW will be working to improve your neighborhood's water quality and testing and operating the water system’s valves and hydrants.
• Hazardous Waste Collection: It may be time to clean out your closet, basement, or garage and bring your household hazardous materials to the DPW's Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection event taking place in the MHS parking lot this Saturday. To learn more, visit www.cityofmelrose.org/public-works/events/84166
• Coming Together: The Melrose community is invited to come together this Saturday night for the multi-generational a capella concert "Coming Together" featuring the MHS Choir, Blue of a Kind, and Yale University’s Society of Orpheus & Bacchus (Yale SOBs). Taking place at 7:30 p.m. at the Melrose Highlands Congregational Church; doors open at 7 p.m. Learn more by visiting https://www.cityofmelrose.org/home/news/yale-universitys-sobs-blue-kind-mhs-choir-perform-coming-together-concert
• Take a Stand Against Domestic Violence with the Melrose Alliance Against Violence (MAAV) as they hold the 23rd Annual Candlelight Vigil and Walk intended to put an end to domestic violence, honor victims and support survivors this Sunday, October 22, at 4 p.m. at the Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School. Learn more by visiting maav.org.

Upcoming Meetings & Events

Monday, October 16

Commission on Disability
6 p.m., Remote via Zoom
Meeting ID: 872 8334 8705
Passcode: 347626
Phone Connection: 1-646-931-3860

Melrose Historical Commission
7 p.m., Cassidy Conference Room, 2^nd floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street

Protection & License Committee
7:20 p.m., City Council Chamber, 1^st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street

City Council
7:45 p.m., City Council Chamber, 1^st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street

Tuesday, October 17

Melrose/Wakefield Family Flu Clinic
3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building, 590 Main Street
Preregistration is strongly encouraged.

Horace Mann Site Council
5:30 to 6:15 p.m., Horace Mann School, Art/Music Classroom, 40 Damon Ave

Superintendent Search Screening Committee
6 p.m., Superintendent’s Conference Room, Melrose High School, 360 Lynn Fells Parkway

Human Rights Commission
7 p.m., Cassidy Conference Room, 2^nd floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street

Wednesday, October 18

Melrose Walk-in Flu Clinic
9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Cassidy Conference Room, 2^nd floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street
Preregistration is strongly encouraged.

Board of Appeals
7:30 p.m., Remote via Zoom
Meeting Registration Link: https://cityofmelrose-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CExO6rVDTCybkLHxc2IW0w#/registration

Thursday, October 19

Cemetery Commission
8:45 a.m., Cassidy Conference Room, 2^nd floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street

Board of Registrars of Voters – Regular Meeting
4 p.m., City Council Chamber, 1^st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street

Board of Health
6:30 p.m., Tierney Hall, Milano Center, 201 West Foster Street

Conservation Commission
7:30 p.m., Remote via Zoom
Meeting Registration Link: https://cityofmelrose-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hyywZovbQYawJztaLgCgIw#/registration

Friday, October 20

Board of Registrars of Voters - Equipment Testing
9 a.m., City Council Chamber, 1^st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street

Saturday, October 21

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Melrose High School, access via Melrose Street

Coming Together Concert, Featuring the Yale SOBs, Blue of a Kind, and the MHS Choir
7:30 p.m., Melrose Highlands Congregational Church, 355 Franklin Street

Sunday, October 22

MAAV’s 23^rd Annual Walk & Candlelight Vigil
4 p.m. Melrose Middle School, 350 Lynn Fells Parkway

Please return to the City’s Calendar often as the calendar is updated throughout the week. Please note that public bodies must notify the public of their meeting 48 hours in advance, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. To learn more about Massachusetts public meeting law, visit www.mass.gov/doc/open-meeting-law-guide-and-educational-materials-0/download

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