Top 10 Melrose Stories of the Year

Like much of the country, the Melrose community experienced heartache and happiness throughout the course of 2016. Unlike much of the country, there were also alleged criminals at the cemetery and iced coffee taking a back seat to cold brew sprinkled in.

Here are 10 of the most read stories this year in Melrose Patch.

Melrose High School Tragedy: Identity of Victim Confirmed
The Melrose community mourned the tragic death of Robert Davey Jr.

WATCH: Melrose Couple Makes 'Best Baby Announcement Ever'
One of the lightest moments of the year, this couple really stopped, collaborated and listened before making their announcement.

Wyoming Cemetery Administrator Arraigned in Elaborate Burial Plot Scheme
In a still developing situation, the District Attorney's office said that the alleged scheme netted the defendant approximately $75,000.

In Melrose Coffee Shop, It's Out With The Old, In With The Cold
Cold brew coffee is all the rage. And it's taken over one coffee shop on Main Street.

Class of 2012 Graduation: Welcoming Address

Yes, a 2012 story rose to the top of the list. Jared Gardiner gave the welcoming address at the 2012 Melrose High School graduation ceremonies.

Melrose Releases Statement on Lockdown

A police search for a suspect out of Peabody prompted a morning lockdown.

Top 5 Restaurants in Town

This list was compiled in January. That means another one is coming soon!

Police Save Suicidal Man from Spot Pond

A Stoneham police officer and a Massachusetts State trooper went into the water to save him.

Male Struck, Killed by Vehicle in Melrose

Three other people were injured in the crash.