Council hears Flock camera concerns
Melrose City Council held an informational hearing on police use of Flock license-plate cameras amid rising privacy scrutiny. From our own coverage: Early voting underway ahead of Nov. 3 election; September home sales led by $1.515 million sale.
From Melrose News
- Early voting underway ahead of Nov. 3 election. Melrose's early voting for the Nov. 3 General Election began Oct. 17 at City Hall and runs through Oct. 26, with voter registration closing Oct. 24, as the city also flags a community cleanup, hazardous waste event and overnight MBTA work at Wyoming Hill station.Melrose News
- September home sales led by $1.515 million sale. Melrose's monthly real estate roundup highlights a $1.515 million transfer as September's top sale, while most other recorded deeds have not yet listed final prices.Melrose News
Happening Tue, Oct 20
- 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Early Voting: Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Early Voting is listed on the town calendar for Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Melrose City Hall, 562 Main Street, City Council Chamber, 1st floor.City of Melrose
- 6:30 p.m.: Veterans Advisory Board meets Tuesday. The Veterans Advisory Board meets Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Melrose.City of Melrose
- 6:30 p.m.: Library hosts energy-efficient renovation workshop. Melrose Public Library hosts an Energy-Efficient Home Renovation Workshop Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 69 W. Emerson St.City of Melrose
Melrose on Mon, Oct 19
- City council discusses police use of Flock cameras. The Melrose City Council held an informational hearing last week on the police department's use of Flock license-plate cameras, a technology facing scrutiny statewide, according to The Melrose Messenger.The Melrose Messenger
- Sen. Jason Lewis previews ballot questions. State Sen. Jason Lewis spoke to the Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church's Thoughtful Thursday series this week about the nine questions on this year's statewide ballot, according to The Melrose Messenger.The Melrose Messenger
- Field hockey: Melrose faces Wakefield Memorial. Melrose's field hockey team played Wakefield Memorial on Monday, Oct. 19, according to MaxPreps game coverage.MaxPreps
Coming up
- Wed, Oct 21, 9:00 a.m.: Veterans Food Mart returns Wednesday. The Veterans Food Mart offers food assistance to veterans Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 9 to 11 a.m. in Melrose.City of Melrose
- Wed, Oct 21, 7:00 p.m.: Library hosts author Jane Parks Gardner. Melrose Public Library hosts The Author's Corner with Jane Parks Gardner Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m.Melrose Public Library
- Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 a.m.: Voter registration closes Oct. 24 for election. The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 General Election is Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at City Hall's Clerk's Office.City of Melrose
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