FIVE THINGS: T-Storms, New Editor(s) & More

1. Keep your eye to the sky: Monday will be overcast with thunderstorms and a 50 percent chance of rain in the morning. Highs around 84 degrees. [Weather Underground]

2. Howdy!: Hey, new Melrose co-editor here. My partner in journalistic crime, , is on vacation this week, but I'm excited to start our new beat in Melrose! If there's anything I should know about, shoot us an email at melrose@patch.com. And don't forget to say hi on Twitter and Facebook.

3. Nostalgic for winter?: The Melrose Recreation Department continues to offer a new The program is free and open to anyone in grades 3-6, though participants must bring their own sticks.

4. Self-defense for singles and couples: Interested in learning some practical self-defense? Check out this “Self-defense class for singles and couples” in Wakefield: classes are $10 for singles and $15 for couples.

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