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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.

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September's top sale hits $1.515 million

Melrose's priciest September home sale closed at $1.515 million amid many deeds without listed prices. From our own coverage: Early voting opens ahead of Nov. 3 election; September home sales led by $1.515 million deal.

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Melrose September Sales Led by $1.515 Million Transfer as Most Deeds Await Prices

Melrose recorded 17 property transfers between Sept. 18 and Oct. 17, but only six carried a sale price so far, ranging from $226,777 to $1,515,000 with a median of $925,000. The month's top transaction was a $1,515,000 sale from the Mary E. Crowther Revocable Trust to Jin Xing.

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Ranked choice voting backers launch campaign

Ranked choice voting supporters launch a campaign to change how Melrose conducts municipal elections. From our own coverage: Mayor outlines summer outreach efforts to residents; Ranked choice voting backers launch election campaign.

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Council declines to reappoint Margolis

City Council declines to reappoint longtime Memorial Hall board member Michael Margolis. From our own coverage: Mayor recaps summer outreach events; Council declines to reappoint Memorial Hall board member.

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Police launch wellness program for officers

Melrose police launch wellness program for officers and families after losing a colleague. Also in today's brief (10 items): Police launch wellness program for officers; Mayor, councilors describe outreach with residents; Physical therapy practice relocates on Main Street; Council on Ag…

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Campaign launches for ranked choice voting

Proponents launch campaign to bring ranked choice voting to Melrose elections. From our own coverage: Melrose September home sales range $575,000 to $2.4 million. Also in today's brief (6 items): Campaign launches to bring ranked choice voting to Melrose; Melrose soccer faces Woburn Mem…

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