Melrose Morning Brief, Oct. 21: Council won't reappoint Memorial Hall member

From Melrose News

• Town launches youth gambling prevention program Melrose Health & Human Services is partnering with the school district and community groups, backed by Massachusetts Gaming Commission funding, on a new effort to study and address youth gambling harm through surveys, education and outreach.Melrose News
• Wyoming Cemetery cleanup starts Nov. 1 Wyoming Cemetery's annual fall cleanup begins Nov. 1, prompting a reminder that personal items and seasonal decorations left at gravesites could be discarded, as the city also prepares to shut off cemetery water for the winter.Melrose News

Happening Thu, Oct 22

• 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Early Voting: Thursday at 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m Early Voting is listed on the town calendar for Thursday, Oct. 22 at 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Melrose City Hall, 562 Main Street, City Council Chamber, 1st floor.Town of Melrose
• 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.: Farmers' market returns to Cedar Park The Melrose Farmers' Market runs Thursday, Oct. 22, from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Cedar Park, according to The Melrose Messenger's weekly events list.The Melrose Messenger
• 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Screenagers: Generation AI: Thursday at 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m Screenagers: Generation AI is listed on the town calendar for Thursday, Oct. 22 at 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 69 West Emerson Street.Town of Melrose

Melrose on Wed, Oct 21

• Council vote reopens Memorial Hall board dispute Melrose's City Council voted not to reappoint longtime Memorial Hall board member Michael Margolis, reigniting debate over competing visions for the historic Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building, The Melrose Messenger reported.The Melrose Messenger
• New Little Free Pantry opens, fully donated A new Little Free Food Pantry has opened in Melrose, fully donated by community members, with a ribbon-cutting and blessing marking the occasion, according to The Melrose Messenger.The Melrose Messenger
• Slurp Noodle Bar opens on Main Street Slurp Noodle Bar held a soft opening last weekend at 478 Main Street, the former location of Comella's, The Melrose Messenger reported.The Melrose Messenger
• Library hosts Author's Corner with Jane Parks Gardner Melrose Public Library hosted The Author's Corner with Jane Parks Gardner at 7 p.m. as part of its ongoing author series.Melrose Public Library
• Fells-focused gallery show opens at Beebe Estate The Coffee Shop Artists are presenting a gallery show at the Beebe Estate this month focused on the Middlesex Fells, according to The Melrose Messenger.The Melrose Messenger

Coming up

• Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Voter registration closes Oct. 24 Residents have until Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the City Clerk's Office, to register to vote in the Nov. 3 state general election.Town of Melrose
• Tue, Oct 27, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Mail-in ballot application deadline is Oct. 27 The deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot for the Nov. 3 state general election is Oct. 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the City Clerk's Office.Town of Melrose
• Tue, Oct 27, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Veterans Social set for Memorial Hall Oct. 27 The Monthly Veterans Social takes place Oct. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Memorial Hall, 590 Main Street.Town of Melrose
• Wed, Oct 28, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Early voting continues at City Hall through Oct. 28 Early voting for the Nov. 3 state general election continues at Melrose City Hall's Council Chamber through Oct. 28, with hours varying by day from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.Town of Melrose

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