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Melrose, Massachusetts is located in Middlesex County. Zip codes in Melrose, MA include 02176. More Melrose information.

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1 hr ago | Patch.com

Portions of Main Street Water Service Shut Down Tonight

Taken from the City of Melrose website: The Water Division will be shutting down the water main on Main Street at 10:30 PM tonight to replace a gate valve at the intersection of Main Street and Lynde Street.

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5 hrs ago | Patch.com

Melrose Makes List of Communities with Most Non-Citizens

Melrose has made the list of Massachusetts towns with the highest percentage of residents who are non-citizens, according to wcvb.com . Chelsea, Malden and Vineyard Haven topped the list.

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8 hrs ago | Patch.com

Things to Know: Upload Prom Pics, Ribbon-Cutting at Kumon

Here are a few things worth knowing today, Thursday, May 31, 2012: Weather: A Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 76 degrees, according to theA National Weather Service.

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12 hrs ago | Patch.com

5 Things You Need To Know Today-Thursday, May 31

Northwest wind between 7 and 11 mph. Mostly clear, with a low around 56. North wind between 10 and 13 mph.

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Wed May 30, 2012

Patch.com

Melrose Police Log: May 21-27

The Melrose Police Department has an anonymous tip line: 665-TIPS . To text a tip to the Melrose Police Department, text MELROSE to 847411 .

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Tue May 29, 2012

Patch.com

Is Melrose's Trash Fee Higher Than Necessary?

Melrose residents currently pay $200 a year in trash fees, but is that more than what's necessary to fund trash collection in the city? That's the question raised by Alderman at-Large Don Conn, who asked City Hall to present the Board of Aldermen with budget numbers relative to the fee and trash disposal for the past five fiscal years, numbers ... (more)

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Patch.com

What's Replacing Peacuddy's in the Highlands?

You Ask, Patch Answers is a weekly column for Melrosians who have questions about something they've spotted around the city or wondered about.

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Patch.com

Off-Leash Dog Park Rules Moving Forward

Rules and regulations that would govern the new off-leash dog park at The Knoll received an initial OK from the Melrose Board of Aldermen last Thursday night.

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Patch.com

PHOTOS: Melrose Marks Memorial Day 2012

Melrose marked Memorial Day on Monday with ceremonies at the city's war memorials and Wyoming Cemetery, along with events for veterans including a cookout on the Memorial Hall lawn.

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Mon May 28, 2012

Patch.com

Regional News Roundup: SNAP/EBT Cards Get an Extra Boost at Medford Farmers Market

Here's a look at some of the stories making headlines in the Stoenham region last week: Malden Firefighters Union: Our Concerns are Not a Priority with Mayor : A A May 24 morning house fire in a Fremont St.

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Sun May 27, 2012

Patch.com

The Week Ahead: Memorial Day, DPW Day and More

Want to know what's happening this week? Melrose Patch has got your back. This is only a sample of some of the events happening this week.

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Patch.com

Weekly Recap: Orange Line Bus Diversions; City Budget; Pine Banks Track

Here are some of the highlights from Melrose Patch's news coverage this past week.

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Patch.com

News Nearby: Melrose High Makes List of America's Best Schools

While we do our best to focus on news and events directly concerning Wakefield, sometimes it's nice to know what's going on in neighboring communities.

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Sat May 26, 2012

Patch.com

News Nearby: Sidewalk Cafes Approved in Wakefield

Each Saturday, Melrose Patch will run a round-up with links to stories from surrounding communities that are of interest to Melrosians.

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Fri May 25, 2012

Patch.com

Readers' Choice Best Graduation Celebration Spot: Mexico Lindo

This week, we asked you to tell us and your neighbors which spot in Melrose was the best to celebrate a high school or college graduation.A And the winner is... Mexico Lindo Family Restaurant & Cantina .A Like several in the contest, the restaurant received two votes.

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Thu May 24, 2012

Patch.com

5 Things You Need To Know Today-Thursday, May 24

Southeast wind between 5 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Tonight, a chance of showers, mainly after 1 a.m. Areas of fog after 11 p.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

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Wed May 23, 2012

Boston Herald

Mob hit man: My sona s a a buma

Award-winning court and crime reporter Laurel J. Sweet has been featured in the ABC miniseries "Boston 24/7" and the 9-11 documentary motion picture "Looking For My Brother." he troubled son of retired gangland hired gun John Martorano is "a bum," the fed-up father told the Herald.

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Patch.com

Check Out These Businesses That Claimed Their Free Patch Listing

Our Patch Places Directory is a spot where users can find descriptions, hours, accepted payment methods, and much more for spots around town.

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Patch.com

Local Aid in Initial Senate Budget Matches House

Melrose would receive a net $646,613 boost in local aid from the state over last year in the Senate Ways & Means budget proposal that the Senate is scheduled to take up this week.

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Tue May 22, 2012

Boston Herald

Hit mana s son charged in crime spree

Award-winning court and crime reporter Laurel J. Sweet has been featured in the ABC miniseries "Boston 24/7" and the 9-11 documentary motion picture "Looking For My Brother." he son of Winter Hill Gang hit man John "The Executioner" Martorano is facing armed robbery, assault and domestic violence charges stemming from assaults on his wife and a ... (more)

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