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Racial/diverse

The Boston Foundations Greater Boston Housing Report

Melrose, Massachusetts: Melrose ranks above the Eastern Mass average in housing affordability's and below the standard production and diverse racial composition, according to The Boston Foundations Greater Boston Housing report card released on Wed. The report graded...

Views: 230 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 11, 2019 8:13am
by sorry I moved to...

Starbucks

To the AMAZING Police Officers.

To the amazing police officers that were asked to leave@ Starbucks because they made some ungrateful snowflakes feel "unsafe" The only ppl that are uncomfortable around police officers are usually criminals! Just say in!

Views: 167 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 8, 2019 12:27pm
by Did Not Take Lon...

Paras

Pay increase

I hope our paraprofessionals will receive a raise and better contract too ! They work very hard and deserve recognition. Also I heard there will be no increase in sub pay. $60 is quite low

Views: 666 Replies: 16

Last Post: Jul 6, 2019 1:07pm
by Leanne

One Melrose

Where is One Melrose Now?

The One Melrose rants and raves about facts and blah blah blah.. MTPA all liars right and now look.. incomplete data.. didn’t you say Mónica was wrong trying to ask for more time. You spent over 25k and hired some political campaign team to help, you never...

Views: 658 Replies: 8

Last Post: Jul 4, 2019 11:41pm
by Erice

MHS parent

Taymore Eliminates Key METCO Position

Word on the street is that the superintendent has just eliminated the position of the key METCO person, Lawrence Richards, who has been the dedicated person doing all the work of looking after the whole gamut of METCO students, especially in the absence of its former...

Views: 489 Replies: 8

Last Post: Jun 23, 2019 10:12am
by agree

Baffled

Elementary schools

I a city of approx. 26,000. Why do we have neighborhood elementary schools. I mean, we pack all middle schooled into one building, as well as high schoolers. We maintain at least 4 other aging buildings for elementary education. Why not build a central elementary sch...

Views: 649 Replies: 14

Last Post: Jun 11, 2019 8:21pm
by white trash

mhs

Melrose College Acceptances

Melrose College Acceptances May 15, 2019 Mayor Infurna Great news from Melrose High School! Once more, our graduating seniors have been accepted to a wide range of colleges and universities all over the country. Here’s a list of this year’s college ac...

Views: 1083 Replies: 34

Last Post: Jun 8, 2019 3:37pm
by Education

School Commitee

School Committee

Taymore says she is “giddy” to spend money? Are you serious? That is hard earned money from the people of Melrose. I am asking you all in the community to do something. We need to hold the board and committee accountable. Email the board, email Taymore a...

Views: 592 Replies: 9

Last Post: May 30, 2019 4:13pm
by You're Right

Fake Profile One Melrose

Fake Profile One Melrose

So there is a fake profile being used by the Yes campaigners I believe the woman was from Idaho and if I heard clearly bodily harm was threatened? Are you serious! Dear people of Melrose please do not be intimidated into a vote.. the polls are secret and protected...

Views: 651 Replies: 16

Last Post: May 29, 2019 8:57pm
by Old School

WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot

Embezzler

Why is no one questioning why we are trusting an embezzler to tell us that the budget is as transparent as it needs to be?

Views: 396 Replies: 4

Last Post: May 15, 2019 9:13pm
by Change

Checks and Balances

5,18 million reason why

It was demanded by a yes =voter that any no voter better have and better have a very good reason why there was a no vote. I call on you.. You tell me why 5.18 million. I call on you to tell me why I should be thrown from town buy this large sum.. I call on you to...

Views: 2225 Replies: 52

Last Post: May 12, 2019 6:57pm
by Balance

Really

Liz School Commitee

I was happy to see someone bring accountability to the table but now I hear it’s all for political gain.. is Liz running for alderman at large where Menisha was?

Views: 1110 Replies: 27

Last Post: May 12, 2019 6:36pm
by Truth and Transp...

Cooped Up

The chickens come home to roost

There seems to be an issue with e camp being discontinued. Parents not told, superintendent saying there is no decision yet but principals saying there won't be a camp again. All around secrecy and no transparency. Passing the buck. No straight answers. Some peopl...

Views: 371 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 29, 2019 3:45pm
by Not a happy camp...

As predicted

Super tries to get incomplete Budget 2020 approved

As predicted, money and override solved nothing. The Superintendent is up to her old tricks. Now they have the money, they will use it for whatever without any oversight. Here is an overview by Liz DeSelm: I need your help. The School Committee is set to vote...

Views: 886 Replies: 24

Last Post: Apr 28, 2019 9:56pm
by Oldie

Dear Ryan Medina

Ryan Medina

You are a coward. Enough picking on elderly people and casting threats. HATE AS NO HOME HERE.. so pack your stuff and go find a nice place with other egotistical cowards and narcissist live.. if you need help packing I’m sure plenty of people will help!

Views: 681 Replies: 9

Last Post: Apr 22, 2019 7:24pm
by Move

Citizen 1

Teachers contract 2020-2022

Everyone interested in where the override revenue is going....Pay attention to the collective bargaining agreement for 2020..... The current agreement ends August 2019. Will the teachers get a raise? How much will all of the administrators get for a raise? Remember.....

Views: 645 Replies: 9

Last Post: Apr 19, 2019 3:40pm
by No ∆

Truth be Told

Driscoll, Taymore Hypocrites

Driscoll and Taymore are hypocrites. They both want the world to believe they have an open mind. The opposite is true. Here is what they said this week. Driscoll, "A constructive dialogue is needed..." Taymore, "There is always room for dialogue and debate in g...

Views: 517 Replies: 14

Last Post: Apr 19, 2019 3:33pm
by Pay more Retirem...

water and sewer rates increases

water and sewer rates increases

It’s interesting the water and sewer rates increases will be recommended on April 30, 2019. Four weeks after the special election. Apparently the city doesn’t want residents to be thinking about the increase water& sewer rates.

Views: 710 Replies: 18

Last Post: Apr 19, 2019 11:20am
by Why Not Both?

Forward

Elections and contract

Anyone know when this Superintendent's contract expires and which school committee member's terms are up for re-election this November?

Views: 386 Replies: 4

Last Post: Apr 18, 2019 12:11pm
by AG

Curious

Beebe

Did the Seem Collaborative get notice that lease will not be renewed because city taking in back ? What will be moved into the building?

Views: 207 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 18, 2019 10:40am
by Oldie

Long time resident

Yes vote

One Melrose please please stay observant with the city and how the override funds are dispersed! Make sure you get what was promised to you ok! I have been here for a long time and sometimes things do not go as planned. Go through the final budget and look for change...

Views: 520 Replies: 11

Last Post: Apr 5, 2019 11:36am
by Citizen 5,059

One Melrose

Using kids for political gain.

You cast stones look at yourselves.. you signs are on public walkways and should not be, it’s against the law. People took pictures. Your puppet of a mayor is running around to all the senior housing telling them all scary stuff. You use 5 year olds to get a vo...

Views: 336 Replies: 8

Last Post: Apr 2, 2019 7:24pm
by TRUMP TRAIN

Howard Jarvis

School Committee Meetings

At one time the School Committee encouraged public participation at its' meetings. The members would engage in a discussion with the citizens who came to speak before them. The last few times I had the desire to watch a meeting, I noticed how our elected officials an...

Views: 158 Replies: 3

Last Post: Apr 2, 2019 7:09pm
by Afraid

Override Overboard

Send this Override Overboard!

There is power in numbers. A group of citizens agreeing to run as a slate for both boards, giving each other the strength and wisdom base (since there is a steep learning curve), would begin to fix things. Melrose does not need more of the current batch of clones....

Views: 1603 Replies: 43

Last Post: Apr 2, 2019 9:37am
by Dangerous Bluff ...

ENOUGH

Time to vote

Just vote tomorrow so glad this override is over.. melrose is broken because of it.. cast you ballots and end the garbage.. this is the true colors of Melrose? Hence why we have voting!!!

Views: 71 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 1, 2019 10:20pm
by ENOUGH

Almost

Time to decide

Left Twix or right Twix... I just can't decide....

Views: 78 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 1, 2019 10:14pm
by Almost

One Melrose

One Melrose pins in city hall

You really ask people when they go in how they vote? Where is the ethics committee?

Views: 88 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 1, 2019 9:58pm
by One Melrose

One Melrose

Improper Campaigning

You have two signs on public property please remove them. Thank you!

Views: 106 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 1, 2019 9:56pm
by One Melrose

Melrose Lifer

Overide

First post in a while. I apoligize in advance for any spelling/grammer errors. Prop 2-1/2 overides are by there very nature contentious; other than the same dozen MM dingbats with a million phony names, most folks on either side of debate have been quite civil about...

Views: 87 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 1, 2019 8:49pm
by April 2 2019 Tue...

April 2 2019 Tuesday .

So get out and make your vote matter. April 2 2019 .Vote ON APRIL 2 2019

So get out and make your vote matter. April 2 2019 .

Views: 65 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 1, 2019 8:26pm
by April 2 2019 Tue...

No No & No

Vote NO

Please remember to get to the polls on Tues. Vote NO to save endless dollars wasted in our city. Extra Dollars taken directly from your pocket every year with no accountability.

Views: 254 Replies: 12

Last Post: Apr 1, 2019 5:29pm
by Yup

The Real Face of Melrose

Come and see

I welcome everyone to the Melrose Tax Payers alliance Facebook page.. please read the insults, threats and just out right garbage. I post for over a dozen people because of fear and intimidation.. Please go read... absolutely shameful. You say community I call you...

Views: 235 Replies: 7

Last Post: Apr 1, 2019 7:24am
by Agreed

Resident

Override... Some stats and information and questions

Override failed and the school ranked higher on testing the following year. Not going to keep beating the dead horse there but is is important. It shows how large the picture is. Pay increases across the country, 2.9%..3%..The override calls for 6% that is unjusti...

Views: 1136 Replies: 39

Last Post: Mar 30, 2019 4:32pm
by Melrose Taxpayer...

CKK on Patch

Alternate Facts Don’t Cut It in Melrose

https://patch.com/massachusetts/melrose/alternate-facts-don-t-cut-it-melrose Alternate Facts Don’t Cut It in Melrose Carrie Kourkoumelis, Melrose School Committee member 2010–2016 Once again Melrose is enduring a divisive override campaign geared t...

Views: 1265 Replies: 46

Last Post: Mar 30, 2019 4:29pm
by Gat the facts

Override Forum

Override Forum

A Schools Override Forum will be held on 2-28. Questions can be submitted ahead of time but “live” questions will be taken. Another flawed process. The attempts to control will backfire. The topics and emphasis have already been decided. Cherry picking th...

Views: 1440 Replies: 42

Last Post: Mar 30, 2019 4:10pm
by Gat the facts

OVERRIDE SCHEDULED

OVERRIDE SCHEDULED

Specifically, what will this override money be used for?

Views: 1952 Replies: 47

Last Post: Mar 30, 2019 4:04pm
by Versace

VOTE NO

VOTING NO IS EASY!

Let's skip all the charts and fancy words for once. Let's get down to the basics. Information and evidence has been provided to the community and the board that spending more money per student does not mean better outcomes, examples Wakefield and Watertown. Comparing...

Views: 770 Replies: 30

Last Post: Mar 30, 2019 3:32pm
by NO YES MAYBE

Not afraid

Override of course

Using scare tactics to get people to vote for the override makes me want to vote for it even less. Saying they will cut ALL paraprofessionals,(which are horribly paid and always have been even in good budget times) gym, art, music, etc from the schools is far-fetched...

Views: 6817 Replies: 148

Last Post: Mar 30, 2019 3:13pm
by Balance

patch reader

It's Ok To Vote No, Melrose Taxpayers Alliance fighting for fiscal responsibility

From Patch: It's Ok To Vote No Melrose Taxpayers Alliance fighting for fiscal responsibility By Melrose Taxpayers Alliance, Patch Poster | Jan 16, 2019 7:34 pm ET The "Welcome to Melrose" sign beckons to residents and visitors, and we should be proud to live in...

Views: 1265 Replies: 38

Last Post: Mar 30, 2019 3:09pm
by Matter

patch reader

A neighbor’s response to “It’s OK to vote No”

From Patch: A neighbor’s response to “It’s OK to vote No” Understand the history and purpose of Proposition 2 1/2, the facts about overrides and speak with your neighbors before making your decision By Victoria Ippolito, Patch Poster I Jan....

Views: 2308 Replies: 64

Last Post: Mar 30, 2019 3:05pm
by Predictions

The Truthsayer

If you won't let your husband see the kids then he should not give you money to feed them.

If you won't allow me to have interactions with them why would I logically give You money (I'd give money to them directly, too bad I cant). Either I see and care for them whilst also feeding and educating them or you do the same, but if I don't get involved then...

Views: 87 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 30, 2019 1:37pm
by I'm serious

The Truthsayer

If you won't let your husband see the kids then he should not give you money to feed them.

Views: 72 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 30, 2019 12:36pm
by The Truthsayer

MCG Comments

MCG Comments

The One Melrose Yes folks are so fearful about another blowout loss they are allowing Override Comments on the MCG Facebook again. Voting No!

Views: 192 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 28, 2019 9:52am
by Disgusted

Waiting for City Hall to speak up

Fat, dumb and happy city hall

Below is an impressive laundry list of all the ways the schools have made cuts and improved efficiency. Where is the City's list? What have they done to reduce waste and improve efficiency? Seems to me that City Hall has imposed all the burden on the schools while ke...

Views: 216 Replies: 5

Last Post: Mar 28, 2019 9:00am
by WTF

MCG Comments

MCG Comments

The One Melrose Yes folks are so fearful about another blowout loss they are allowing Override Comments on the MCG Facebook again. Voting No!

Views: 109 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 27, 2019 10:30pm
by Bewildered

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Both political parties were thrown off guard yesterday when the vindictive and insane Trump began new efforts to kill health insurance. 52 million people have a pre-existing condition. Anyone in your family? Cancer, diabetes, sleep apnea, thyroid disease, ms, lupus,...

Views: 186 Replies: 5

Last Post: Mar 27, 2019 10:53am
by Moron

One Melrose

One Melrose

When you have no facts you resort to insults, threats and intimidation and now slander haha. What type of people use kids as political leverage? What kind of people threaten violence over a vote in the community.. Grow up and get some real facts. Stop neglecting the...

Views: 389 Replies: 11

Last Post: Mar 25, 2019 9:08pm
by Another Dem No

Oversight

Mayor's Blog inside the budget part 9

These are excerpts from the Mayor's blog "Inside the Budget, Part 9". People often ask me what sort of oversight there is on the city budget? As a matter of fact, the City of Melrose budget is reviewed by multiple officials from local, state, and federal agencies, as...

Views: 161 Replies: 7

Last Post: Mar 22, 2019 11:50pm
by Fire and Police

Arnold Koch

The Usual Melrose Solution

According to the Massachusetts Taxpayers Association’s annual report as reported in the Melrose Weekly News 3/15) , property override attempts are at a 30-year low as cities and towns have roughly doubled their total savings over the past ten years and have tri...

Views: 183 Replies: 4

Last Post: Mar 22, 2019 11:29pm
by Jack Shay

Recession

Recession

Today’s Economic News is concerning Google “inverted yield curve signals recession” Voting NO on the Override!

Views: 112 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 22, 2019 10:06pm
by Hot

Melrose Cares: Open Community Dialogue