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!).   

It’s a Good Week for:

• Voting: Early Voting begins this week in the City Council Chamber on Wednesday, October 25! Did you know that Melrose residents who have a disability or are 60 years of age or older can get a free ride to the voting polls during Early Voting and on Election Day from the Council on Agining? Call the COA today to book a ride (781-665-4034) and read this City News story to learn more.
• Resources: Melrose residents 65 and older are encouraged to attend tomorrow's Senior Resource Fair taking place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building. The fair, which is hosted by Mayor Brodeur, is an opportunity for older adults to learn about senior discounts, get their annual flu vaccines, sign up to receive support from local agencies, and more.
• Community Health: Community members of all ages can get vaccinated against the flu at this Thursday's Walk-in Flu Clinic and get their blood pressure checked for free at this week's Farmers' Market. Plus, anyone who wants to learn about the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Helpline can stop by the HHS department's booth at the market to talk to Mary Morrison, a regional rep for the Helpline.

Upcoming Meetings & Events

Monday, October 23

Superintendent Search Committee
5 p.m., Driscoll Learning Commons, Melrose High School, 360 Lynn Fells Parkway

Domestic Violence 101
6:30 to 8 p.m., Lucius Beebe Library, 345 Main St. Wakefield

Planning Board
7 p.m., Cassidy Conference Room, 2^nd floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street

Commission on Women
7 p.m., The Worklery, 441 Main Street, 3rd Floor

Health, Education & Welfare Committee
7:15 p.m., City Council Chamber, 1^st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street
Remote Link for Public Comment: https://cityofmelrose-org.zoom.us/j/99081483447
Meeting ID: 990 8148 3447

Protection & License Committee
7:30 p.m., City Council Chamber, 1^st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street
Remote Link for Public Comment: https://cityofmelrose-org.zoom.us/j/99081483447
Meeting ID: 990 8148 3447

City Council
7:45 p.m., City Council Chamber, 1^st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street
Remote Link for Public Comment: https://cityofmelrose-org.zoom.us/j/99081483447
Meeting ID: 990 8148 3447

Appropriations & Oversight Committee
7:50 p.m., City Council Chamber, 1^st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street
Remote Link for Public Comment: https://cityofmelrose-org.zoom.us/j/99081483447
Meeting ID: 990 8148 3447

Tuesday, October 24

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

Mayor’s Senior Resource Fair & Flu Clinic (Age 65+):
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building, 590 Main Street

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

Melrose School Committee
7 p.m., City Council Chamber, 1^st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street

Wednesday, October 25

Early Voting
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.,City Council Chamber, 1^st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street

Retirement Board
9 a.m., Retirement Office, 1^st floor, City Hall. 562 Main Street

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

Roosevelt Elementary School Site Council
3:30 p.m., Roosevelt Elementary School, 253 Vinton Street (main doors are on Brunswick Place)

Superintendent Search Committee
6 p.m., Learning Commons, Melrose High School, 360 Lynn Fells Parkway

Thursday, October 26

Melrose Walk-in Flu Clinic
9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Health & Human Services Department, Ground Level, City Hall, 562 Main Street
Preregistration is strongly encouraged!

Melrose HHS Table at the Melrose Farmer's Market
1 to 6 p.m., Bowden Park
A Representative from MA Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL) will be available to answer questions about BHHL, a new state resource. Residents can also get their blood pressure checked for free!

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

Friday, October 27

Early Voting
1 p.m. to 5 p.m., City Council Chamber, 1^st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street

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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