Week in Review: June 14-20

In police and fire news, over 200 EMTs across the state — including some who work for Cataldo Ambulance, which serves Melrose — face suspensions due to falsified training re-certifications. A registered sex offender was arrested at the Melrose Public Library on a default warrant out of Boston, and all eight Melrose establishments targeted in an undercover alcohol compliance check passed the test. Also, a grant will allow the Melrose Police Department to expand the domestic violence officers' position from part-time to full-time; and Melrose Patch had its weekly police log round up.

In sports, a youth hockey non-profit formed by Melrose and Winchester residents will take over management of Flynn Rink in Medford. Also, the high school lacrosse teams held their end-of-the-year banquet.

Within City Hall, the aldermen originally cut from next year's budget back to the budget to fund elementary school science kits, sidewalk repairs and veterans services. The aldermen also sent a proposed ordinance that would require criminal background checks for ice cream truck vendors back to the drawing board.

The city will test out recycling bins at Melrose Common to see if they should be placed at other city parks, while the Park Commission listened to debate between bikers and hikers over trails at Mount Hood. Also, a Melrose resident used a rare right afforded to Massachusetts residents to pursue legislation that will allow the state's resident to deduct gambling losses on state taxes; and the citywide drainage improvement project should substantially completed by the end of the year.

In school news: school's out! Melrose Patch checked in with summertime experts for their thoughts and Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School students were entertained on the last day of school by Band Gig participants, which we caught on tape. Also, the final draft of the district's five-year strategic plan was presented to the School Committee.

In the arts, Melrose Patch snagged some video highlights from the latest in the Cafe Jazz series at Temple Beth Shalom, featuring Bruce Gertz and Paul Broadnax.

Finally, a Melrose resident formed a team in honor of her aunt that walked in this weekend's "Against the Tide" breast cancer awareness event.

You know those messages you see at the top of Melrose Patch? They're from Twitter — follow us @MelrosePatch. You can also become a fan of Melrose Patch on Facebook, where you can tag photos of yourself. Also, remember: anyone who signs up for a Melrose Patch account — which is free — can post their own announcements and events; all you need is an e-mail address and either your name or the name of your organization.