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🌱 Patch AM: How much new housing money is headed to Melrose and neighbors?

Coming up on the Melrose Patch calendar: Especially ours in Waltham, Medford, Melrose x 2, and Somerville

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Hi there, Melrose! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much new housing money is headed to Melrose and neighbors?

Also on today's calendar: Especially ours in Waltham, Medford, Melrose x 2, and Somerville and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 63 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 63, low: 53.
  • Monday: Some rain in the morning, with a high of 65 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Governor announces $103M for economic development and housing projects in Greater Boston (advocatenews.net) — Melrose is sharing in more than $17 million in new state One Stop for Growth grants, aimed at unlocking roughly 750 new homes and boosting downtown revitalization across Melrose, Malden, and Wakefield. Governor Healey's $103 million Greater Boston package focuses on infrastructure, site preparation, and economic development, with local leaders highlighting how it will support housing affordability and small business growth.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Malden. Apply here.
  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Saugus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Melrose here.

🗞 Nearby News

Malden

  • Malden To Become Home Of Indoor Soccer Chain's Newest Location (patch.com)
  • 59 Bryant St Apt 1R, Malden, MA 02148 (redfin.com)

Stoneham

  • 'Wheel of Fortune' Contestant Loses $45,000 After Revealing Sweet Show Connection (newsbreak.com)

Medford

  • Water Main Break Forces 2 Medford Schools To Close (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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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