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🌱 Patch AM: Melrose Housing Authority Wins Inaugural Statewide Award

Coming up on the Melrose Patch calendar: Cape Ann Pride's Fall Masquerade Ball

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Greetings Melrose! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Melrose Housing Authority earns first-ever statewide tenant-led excellence award
  • Weeklong Melrose police log details arrests, juvenile cases, and more
  • How will Melrose handle Danvers' three-headed rushing attack next week?

Also on today's calendar: Cape Ann Pride's Fall Masquerade Ball and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid with rain, mainly early, temps: high: 74, low: 63.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Melrose Housing Authority Wins Inaugural Statewide Award (patch.com) — Residents may be glad to hear the Melrose Housing Authority has been named the first-ever statewide "Housing Authority of the Year," recognizing its tenant-focused approach and strong management. Local tenants at Steele House praised Executive Director Martin Corona's responsiveness during a major electrical upgrade, and the authority will formally receive the award at a statewide convention this fall.
   

• OUI, Police Officer Assaults, And Missing Persons: Melrose Police Log (patch.com) — Melrose residents can review a full week of local police activity, including arrests for operating under the influence, assault and battery on officers, and juvenile trespassing and breaking and entering. The log also details calls for harassment, fraud, missing persons, and other incidents at familiar Melrose locations like Mount Hood Golf Course, Pine Banks Park, and the Melrose Dog Park.
   

• Trio of 100-yard runners, dominant defense propel Danvers to season opening win (cnhi.com) — Melrose football fans should know Danvers will visit next Friday after dominating Concord-Carlisle 16–0 in its season opener, powered by three different 100-yard rushers and a smothering defense. The Falcons' strong ground game and depth set up what could be a tough matchup when they come to face Melrose on its home field.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Kohl's posted a job opening for Part-Time Store Cleaning & Operations Associate in Saugus. Apply here.
  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser - Bilingual in Wakefield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Melrose here.

🗞 Nearby News

Malden

  • Meet First Responders At Malden Public Safety Night Next Month (patch.com)

Stoneham

Medford

  • Medford Diner To Remain Open Under New Ownership (patch.com)

Ok Melrose! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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