Melrose Morning Brief, Oct. 23: Campaign launches for ranked choice voting

From Melrose News

• Campaign launches for ranked choice voting Proponents have launched a campaign to replace Melrose's municipal voting system with ranked choice voting, according to the Melrose Messenger.Melrose News

Happening Sat, Oct 24

• 10:00 a.m.: Dog costume parade trots through Dog Park Saturday A dog costume parade runs from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Melrose Dog Park, per the Melrose Messenger's events calendar.Melrose Messenger
• 10:00 a.m.: Antique show and sale set for Saturday An antique show and sale runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at First Congregational Church, according to the Melrose Messenger.Melrose Messenger
• 7:00 p.m.: Beethoven Society concert set for Saturday evening The Beethoven Society performs at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at Melrose Highlands Congregational Church, per the Melrose Messenger.Melrose Messenger
• Early voting continues at City Hall through Oct. 30 Melrose residents can cast early ballots for the Nov. 3 state election at City Hall's Council Chamber on multiple dates through Oct. 30, with hours varying by day.City of Melrose
• Voter registration closes today for Nov. 3 election Saturday, Oct. 24 is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 3 state general election at Melrose City Hall's Clerk's Office, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.City of Melrose

Melrose on Fri, Oct 23

• Health department opens fall flu clinic schedule Melrose's Health and Human Services Department is offering several flu shot clinics this fall for residents, according to the city's news flash.Town of Melrose

Coming up

• Sun, Oct 25, 2:00 p.m.: Domestic violence awareness walk set for Sunday The MAAV Walk to End Domestic Violence takes place at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 at Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School, according to the Melrose Messenger.Melrose Messenger
• Tue, Oct 27, 5:00 p.m.: Mail-in ballot applications due Tuesday Residents have until Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. to apply for a mail-in ballot for the Nov. 3 state general election at the City Clerk's Office.City of Melrose
• Tue, Oct 27, 6:00 p.m.: Monthly Veterans Social set for Memorial Hall The city's monthly Veterans Social runs from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 at Memorial Hall, 590 Main Street.City of Melrose
• Tue, Oct 27, 10:00 a.m.: Older Adults Resource Fair returns Oct. 27 The Older Adults Resource Fair runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 590 Main Street, connecting seniors with local services.City of Melrose
• Thu, Oct 29, 2:30 p.m.: Health department visits Farmer's Market Thursday Melrose's Health and Human Services Department will staff a table at the Melrose Farmer's Market from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29.City of Melrose

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