The Saugus Friendly's was the latest location to close. It has been a brutal decade for the once-ubiquitous family restaurant chain.
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360-368 Main St. would be torn down and rebuilt to house 42 residential units and retail space, but some questions remain.
I want to be your next Mayor because I have always wanted to build something and to do it in a collective fashion.
"Why I'm voting for Manisha and ask you to, as well!"
"She’s got a plan for the small things (outside dining!) and the big ones (public safety)."
Rev. Jay Libby offers his support for Manisha Bewtra for mayor.
" Paul is able to facilitate the best solutions, make compromises, and allow everyone to feel heard and valued."
"She wants to hear all of us, and what matters to us, as Melrose residents, parents, children, and neighbors."
"To me, what matters most about that leadership is the deep knowledge of public policy issues that this experience brings."
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Peter grew up in Melrose, attending the Roosevelt School and graduating from Melrose High School in 1985.
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“Sustainability has always been a core element of my work," Bewtra said in receiving the endorsement.
"In addition to her resume, she is trustworthy, kind, thoughtful, and a great listener."
"I wanted to write about a lesser publicized issue, Historical Preservation, and why I trust Jackie with both our future and our past."
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Jackie Lavender Bird is the only mayoral candidate with the leadership skills, experience, and vision to lead Melrose into the next decade.
Fiscal responsibility, transparency and asking the tough questions.
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"In looking for the candidate who can best maintain the positive progress Melrose has achieved, I keep coming back to Paul Brodeur..."
Uniquely qualified to guide the city’s growth
Why I support Paul Brodeur for Mayor
"Jackie believes that we best serve our community when we educate and include people."
"Melrose needs a mayor who will fight for Melrose residents in all areas: fiscal management, transparency, and accountability."
"I want a mayor that cares for our city, the folks in it, and has the passion to make tough decisions and have difficult conversations."
"Mike is all about continual improvement, in each of us, and our community."
"Most importantly, he is actively involved even when it doesn’t make front-page news, and he is dedicated over the long term."
"If you support his viewpoint - great, he wants to hear it. If you don’t support his viewpoint - great, he wants to hear it."
"We need a mayor with experience and ideas to move Melrose forward and Paul Brodeur is that person."
"... Mike was not born and raised here. He chose Melrose—he chose to serve this community and make it his home and make it better.'