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Melrosians Spread Kindness Around Town on 9th Annual Kindness Day

On Wednesday, Melrose celebrated the 9th annual Kindness Day, spreading kindness through acts large and small all around town.

You can read about the origins of Kindness Day here.

Melrosians shared kind words and actions, brought treats to our local organizations and businesses, and made a point of being kind throughout the day.

Below are a few of the highlights, shared by Melrose Kind:

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Melrose Kind Co-Chairs Stephanie Nelson, left, and Kelly Hourigan in front of the Kindness Mural painted by Kris Rodolico and Chiara Pieri of Follow Your Art Community Studios

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Samantha Chaney, a reporter for WBZ/CBS News Boston came to report on Kindness Day

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Posters made by students at the Franklin School were displayed in businesses on Main Street

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Middle school students shared treats with their teachers

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High school students shared letters from elementary students with residents of a local senior home

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A Horace Mann Elementary student brings a gift to the crossing guard

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Treats for the staff at the Milano Center

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Members of the Melrose High School Melrose Kind Club brought treats to the Melrose Police Department

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A mother and son team asked friends to contribute and donated $500 worth of groceries to The Food Drive

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Treats for Scott Macaulay, who himself exemplifies kindness with the free Thanksgiving meal he is now hosting for the 39th year

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Flowers for the school nurses

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Treats and cards for staff and patients at MelroseWakefield Hospital

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Jason Webb, the founder of Kids Coaching Kids, offered a free basketball coaching session to a neighbor

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Flowers for Andrea Iriarte Dent, the owner of Molly's Bookstore, from Finley the Therapy Dog and her mom, Jodi

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