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Change of Pace

The Forbes Fam

The Patch released an article this week about the Bill Forbes Scholarship accepting applications for the 3rd year. The scholarship has already awarded $20,000 to MHS seniors who are members of military families or have been actively involved with the local veteran co...

Views: 544 Replies: 9

Last Post: Jun 8, 2019 2:40pm
by Good stuff!

MWH

No taxes

I know the Melrose Wakefield Hospital does not pay any taxes , but do they pay water fees ? Also years ago I believe they paid some part of our school nurses salaries then stopped. I think as a community all of our residents and business owners are paying our fair sh...

Views: 287 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 1, 2019 12:00am
by sd

Mayor Help Us All

Four Candidates

We now have four candidates officially running for mayor. Will that be it? Or will we see more jump in? One just ****** off her base by cosponsoring the change of the name of the board of alderman. One has been an alderman for about five minutes. One is an alderman w...

Views: 2960 Replies: 71

Last Post: May 29, 2019 5:59pm
by Resident

Curious

Ice Cream

I am just curious as to why Honey Dew abruptly closed and now Lisa and her sister in law are reopening as ice cream shop. I thought lease was too long ? It shows on Alderman agenda that they both own shop.

Views: 307 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 21, 2019 3:38pm
by Just wondering

CONDO WATER BILL

What is your water & sewage bill this quarter?

Hello - I live alone in a condo. My water rater & sewage rate this quarter is $300. The city has been increasing my water usage amount despite the fact that my usage has not increased. I am requesting you to leave your quarterly bill amount & the number of peop...

Views: 438 Replies: 10

Last Post: May 19, 2019 12:05pm
by Hello

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: 968 Replies: 33

Last Post: May 11, 2019 10:16pm
by Prep

CONDO WATER BILL

Condo Water Bill

Hello everyone, I live in a condominium with submeter. Our condo water & sewage usage gets billed every 3 months. Every quarter my water bill has increased even though I have taken all necessary steps to reduce usage based on previous quarter bills. My average quart...

Views: 407 Replies: 9

Last Post: May 6, 2019 5:36pm
by Outrageous Water...

Your neighbor

A few respectfully submitted observations

Hi all, It's obvious that there are several folks on here who are vehemently against the override. I know I'm not likely to be able to change your minds, and I respect your opinions, but I do want to offer a few factual observations that you may not be aware of:...

Views: 620 Replies: 22

Last Post: May 3, 2019 8:14am
by Goodie

Politician

On Being Woke

Now that we are past the override, it’s time to look at the future changes that are coming. A big one is the leadership and the changes the election will bring. It’s no secret that Zwirko is looking to be mayor. This has concerned me for a while. I am not...

Views: 657 Replies: 10

Last Post: May 3, 2019 7:32am
by Seriously?

Melrose Cares

Rules, Etiquette

Proper usage of the English language would be an excellent baseline expectation. Unfortunately it is not realistic, especially in social media posting and in an age where even education officials often demonstrate poor command of grammar and acceptable punctuation....

Views: 511 Replies: 7

Last Post: May 2, 2019 6:53pm
by New Name Same Ga...

resident

plastic use

Melrose has banned plastic bags. How about the next step, Eliminating plastic straws and plastic coffee stirrers and foam cups. These small steps wont save the world but they are a step in the right direction.

Views: 232 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 1, 2019 7:03pm
by 2031

Concerned

I hope there was no vote to let GI continue for a few months as Mayor. Let’s use this money elsewhere! Does anyone know if it was vetoed ?

Views: 385 Replies: 6

Last Post: Apr 24, 2019 4:54pm
by Nice for What

Where is everybody?

Name change to city council

I am surprised there has been ZERO talk about this topic, which has now been voted on 3 times in 3 years. Every time this came to a vote --- a female member of the BOA voted against the name change (GI, MBMM, and MM) - this vote was he exception. Last night, several...

Views: 697 Replies: 41

Last Post: Apr 22, 2019 10:58pm
by Melrose Taxpayer...

Elections

One Melrose

Wow! If you voted no on this election you better hide! One Melrose wants nothing to do with you. Melrose is NOT one community open to all. I am so disappointed in Melrose. My wonderful city is gone. Arrogant disrespectful. FYI I voted yes and now having second though...

Views: 354 Replies: 4

Last Post: Apr 22, 2019 10:53pm
by Zoom

It's Electric

New Electricity Supplier -- Opinions Needed

Melrose is trying the alternate supplier for electricity again. The one that you are automatically part of unless you actively opt out. Last time I opted out immediately but I am interested in people's experiences and opinions to help decide what to do this time....

Views: 423 Replies: 10

Last Post: Apr 22, 2019 10:17pm
by Matter

Work to Do

Override Results 🚫 Share Your Thoughts

Voting for the override is over but the Override has just begun. We must stay vigilant to make sure the extra money doesn't disappear into the night 🌙. There will be a delay because the extra money 💰 won't start to roll into the coffers until August. By then, m...

Views: 1348 Replies: 45

Last Post: Apr 13, 2019 9:57pm
by Melrose Melrose

Told ya

Mayor

So it begins. Interim Mayor does not want term to end when scheduled !

Views: 649 Replies: 16

Last Post: Apr 13, 2019 9:51pm
by It's all a Gam...

Watchet

Mayor's race!

I wonder how this years mayor's race will shape up. Three people announced so far how many more and where will try the direction of the campaign go?

Views: 239 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 12, 2019 7:02am
by Watchet

Free Association

Board of Nincompoops

Board of Nincompoops It isn't gender specific. It describes the members and their incompetent focus on anything but the important issues.

Views: 270 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 9, 2019 8:13am
by Willie

GADS

It's over

It is GREAT to see the vast majority of the honorable citizens of Melrose repudiate the LIES of the MTA. Who knew that lying to businesses, lying to Steele House residents and proposing not a single alternative solution wouldn’t resonate with the public?...

Views: 283 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 6, 2019 9:34am
by It's all over b...

NO NEW TAXES

One Melrose PAC

How long does everybody think it will take One Melrose and the City to push for even more taxes, fees, bonds? Since we all know that One Melrose is now the PAC for the City of Melrose...I will wait for the One Melrose keyboard commandos to start commenting, but maybe...

Views: 1404 Replies: 5

Last Post: Apr 5, 2019 5:07pm
by VOTE NO

Confused

Senior Work Off

The Interim Mayor stated that senior work off program had no limitations on income. I believe my Uncle was told he made too much money to qualify. Can someone verify this. So in reading this anyone over 60 in Melrose can receive 1,000 off taxes because they “wo...

Views: 1025 Replies: 27

Last Post: Apr 5, 2019 9:26am
by VOTE NO

Question

MTA Informational Session Rescheduled?

I wanted to go to the MTA conference a couple weeks ago but when I showed up there was a sign saying “cancelled, will be rescheduled.” I hope it is happening soon as I want I understand more of he truth about the override. Any help?

Views: 276 Replies: 4

Last Post: Apr 4, 2019 8:16pm
by same with HC

Seniors

Taxes

The Mayor kept saying seniors can work for a lower tax rate while there is a 40+ waiting list. Wow They need to add more jobs. What about working in the schools doing stuff. How can you advertise this when there are no jobs

Views: 259 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 4, 2019 8:01am
by Oldie

VOTE NO

Business Taxes

Upon looking at commercial taxes in the immediate surrounding towns, I found that Melrose has one of the lowest commercial tax rates. The only anomaly is Winchester. Then I asked why? Could it be the influential McLaughlin cartel? Stevens? Or one of thef the other we...

Views: 217 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 3, 2019 4:22pm
by Professional Pla...

Resilts

It’s OVER. A BLOW Out

Passes by over 1K votes.

Views: 690 Replies: 43

Last Post: Apr 3, 2019 1:56pm
by There's a fine ...

VOTE NO

Predictions for Outcome of Override

With less than a week until the city goes to the polls to decide the fate of the proposed override.....any realistic predictions on the outcome?

Views: 906 Replies: 37

Last Post: Apr 3, 2019 1:18pm
by I wish

Baffled by One Melrose Post

One Melrose

So on the One Melrose Facebook states vote early or you will be getting a call from us ? How will they know who has voted ? Where will they get this info? This is concerning. Voting is PRIVATE. Could someone chime in please

Views: 344 Replies: 11

Last Post: Apr 3, 2019 9:49am
by VOTE NO

Yes but...

Vote

I voted yes but I have never been so ashamed of this city! Yes that includes you too One Melrose actually especially you. I should be happy tonight but I am not. I got to see what Melrose is made up of now and it’s not pretty

Views: 255 Replies: 7

Last Post: Apr 3, 2019 8:30am
by VOTE NO

Resident

MCG

Lol the MCG group opened back up to comments 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Views: 227 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 2, 2019 8:29pm
by VOTE NO

VOTE NO

Polling location Observers

Anyone else notice the "Observers" at their polling location. Usually in close proximity to the check out area....I did. In my case the person had a clipboard, and when I gave my name and address, this person wrote something on there pad. I also know this person was...

Views: 338 Replies: 13

Last Post: Apr 2, 2019 8:24pm
by Could've

Howard Jarvis

Just the Beginning

This will not be the last big increase in municipal spending. Within a few years the city will need to replace the central fire station and the police station. Because the city has not addressed these needs yet, it will become an emergency situation. By then those f...

Views: 242 Replies: 4

Last Post: Apr 2, 2019 7:01pm
by Yep

Fire and Police

Fire and Police

The Fire and Police do not matter in Melrose. The Fire and Police Stations are a disgrace. The Fire and Police Stations are unsafe. The Fire and Police Stations should be condemned by OSHA. The Fire and Police Stations were put on “file indefinitely̶...

Views: 352 Replies: 14

Last Post: Apr 2, 2019 1:28pm
by Willie

More list

DPW has the biggest cuts

If the override fails, here are the published expected budget cuts for the DPW (other cuts include Council on Aging, Mental Health Services, Inspection Services, Public Library, Police Department, Memorial Hall): DPW Cuts: $303,500 Proposed Eliminations: * Sta...

Views: 260 Replies: 11

Last Post: Apr 2, 2019 10:19am
by Annoyed

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 .Vote ON APRIL 2 2019

Views: 166 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 2, 2019 10:50am
by Willie

library

Example of a dumb outcome

Here's an example of a dumb outcome: Override fails. Library has to pass on receiving the $7.9 million grant that they were already awarded because they are no longer accredited. We then have to do an override next year anyway (for all the dozens of reasons that a...

Views: 195 Replies: 3

Last Post: Apr 2, 2019 10:00am
by Annoyed

Letter to Editor

We are being misled in Override Debate

Letter to editor, March 18, 2019 Dear Editor, We are being misled on the override. I am writing to alert our community about two instances of deliberate misinformation being spread in our community in the override debate. I respect the informed opinions of my n...

Views: 173 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 2, 2019 6:37am
by Letter to Editor

A piece of pizza for your vote

It has been heard that the Melrose PTO has offered free pizza for any student who votes "Yes" on the override question. Putting aside how insulting and morally corrupt this position is, it is nice to know that votes can be 'bought' this easily. Down the road, when th...

Views: 657 Replies: 31

Last Post: Apr 2, 2019 12:34am
by Ethics

Public Safety

Vote yes for police and fire

Compensation for Melrose fire and police are below what they deserve. Continue to underpay them and we'll get what we deserve. Please vote yes to get started fixing this. Dolan's override attempt was soundly defeated because he didn't specify what the money wo...

Views: 262 Replies: 10

Last Post: Apr 1, 2019 9:09pm
by overtime

Beenhearabit

New and Old and New Overides

I get it Melrose has changed when I was young the old timers in Melrose said the same to me that was almost 45 years ago. Melrose's strength was always that it was a community where blue collar and white collar folks could live together side by side, (we were not Lex...

Views: 460 Replies: 13

Last Post: Apr 1, 2019 8:24pm
by voting???

Nope a dope

Bullies

So if you don’t agree with the sanctimonious yes crowd you are referred to as a nope a dope and don’t care about the children. I’m disgusting at what has become of this city. Don’t tell me about the no crowd. From where I’m standing it&#...

Views: 283 Replies: 6

Last Post: Apr 1, 2019 7:30pm
by Big Edd

Fire and Police

Fire and Police

Views: 202 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 1, 2019 9:27am
by Fire and Police

Fire and Police

Fire and Police

Views: 173 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 1, 2019 9:27am
by Fire and Police

Stolen signs

To the outspoken yes supporter Paul G, who is lumping all No voters into bad people. It was most likely one person who stole yes lawn signs and I’d still rather be lumped with the no people than with the unethical scare tactics of the yes group. I would go as f...

Views: 441 Replies: 32

Last Post: Apr 1, 2019 7:19am
by I Agree Wholhear...

Geezer

Cialis is better than Viagara

My erections are firmer and last longer with Cialis. I don’t mind spending the extra couple of dollars.

Views: 138 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 31, 2019 9:35pm
by Fossil

Unbelievable

Signs

My neighbor and I both had NO signs on front lawn now they are gone. Really !!! You may not like my decision but stop ✋

Views: 163 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 31, 2019 5:08pm
by Quote

Records

“Sunshine Act”

By Jon Couture March 28, 2019 A few days ago, the “Florida Man” challenge swept the Internet. A simple enough concept: Google the phrase “Florida Man” and your birthdate, then tell your friends what ridiculous piece of crime news comes up...

Views: 202 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 30, 2019 9:30pm
by Records

resident

Bewtra Running for Mayor

For Gawd sake! This is ridiculous. Such audacity from someone who is a lousy alderman/gameplayer. Apparently it's going to be a crowded field of such empty suits. Melrose makes me tired with its stupidities!

Views: 479 Replies: 13

Last Post: Mar 30, 2019 12:14pm
by true

Letter

Override

I'm tired of seeing all the posts on the MCG supporting the override from apparently the only people who truly love Melrose. I have 3 children, 3 loving, caring, smart children ages 20-27, two at home who would be mortified if I posted on the CG so I have to do it an...

Views: 496 Replies: 12

Last Post: Mar 30, 2019 8:17am
by Beenhereabit

Just sayin’

If your opinion is unpopular, it might be for a good reason.

If most people think you're wrong, there might be something to that. You're probably not a revolutionary free thinker. It might be that you're just a hateful *******. If you decide to double down instead of reflect on yourself, best be prepared for everyone to call y...

Views: 171 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 30, 2019 7:59am
by RE:

Melrose Cares: Open Community Dialogue