If you listened to Mayor Dolan’s “State of the City” address this past Monday, you came away thinking that the city is well managed while the Mayor quoted from Standard and Poor’s description of Melrose as “having "an incredibly strong economy, strong budgetary systems with consistent operating results, strong liquidity and debt management, and strong management and business practices." The Mayor gave much credit to the volunteer spirit in Melrose by numerous non-profit agencies and organizations extending help to those in need, as well as city governmental departments and agencies streamlining operations and improving the delivery of services to the community.
However, at the end of his speech, the Mayor listed nine (9) challenges facing the city and seven (7) of them hinted of dollars needed! It doesn’t take a brain surgeon to figure this one out - the Mayor is looking for more money even though our taxes have been going up steadily over the years he has been Mayor. In this author’s opinion, it’s beginning to look like our Mayor will be soon requesting an override!
