Community Corner
New Gas Tax, Transit in Google Maps and Summer Reading
5 things you need to know today, Wednesday, July 31.
1. Partly Cloudy: Wednesday will see partly cloudy skies with highs in the low 80s.
2. Today in Melrose history: It reads like something out of Mark Twain - four boys ranging from 13 to 15 were arrested by Melrose Police on July 31, 1923, accused of over fifteen (!) burglaries in homes on the city’s east side. Police said they found the boys in possession of “complete outfits” and burglarious instruments.
3. Cigarette, gas tax hike starts today: Join our discussion about the new fees.
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4. Regional transit schedules in Google Maps: Google Maps - it’s not just for the T anymore. Riders can also use newly incorporated commuter rail schedules and all others from 15 regional transit authorities in the state on Google Maps.
5. Sign up for summer reading: If you’re a kid between grades 6 and 12, don’t miss out on the library’s summer reading program - over 1,000 students have already participated. Here’s info on how to sign up.Find out what's happening in Melrosefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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