Thursday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 76 and low of 64 degrees.
Friday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 84, low: 54.
Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 70 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Melrose Residents Asked To Weigh In On Community Power Changes (patch.com) — Melrose residents are being invited to comment on proposed updates to the city's Melrose Community Power electricity aggregation plan during a 30-day review period ending Oct. 30. The revisions aim to align the local program with new state guidelines, improve transparency, and give Melrose more flexibility in offering renewable energy options and pricing, while allowing customers to switch plans or leave without fees.
• Lexington Lands High On Small City Rankings (patch.com) — Melrose ranks 27th in WalletHub's new list of the best small cities to live in nationwide, placing it among several high-performing Massachusetts communities. Nearby Lexington took the top spot overall, with Milton, Arlington, Needham, and Belmont also landing in the top 30 based on safety, schools, affordability, and quality-of-life measures.
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🗞 Nearby News
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Stoneham
E F Gilmore's Newest Commander Lives to See Veterans Smile (swampscotttides.org)
Lynnfield
Lynnfield's MarketStreet To Host Northeast Arc Run, Walk And Roll For Inclusion (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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!