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Melrose Votes: All About Proposition 2½
On June 18th, Melrose residents will vote on a measure to pass a $7.7 million Proposition 2½ property tax override. If a majority of voters support the measure, the city will be able to fund much of the superintendent's proposed school budget and also avoid making cuts to other city departments and services.
Proposition 2½ was a statewide ballot initiative that passed in 1980. It prohibits towns and cities in Massachusetts from raising property taxes by more than a certain amount each year.
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City Council Approves June 18th Override Vote
Melrose City Hall
On Monday night, the city council unanimously approved the mayor’s proposal that a citywide vote be held on June 18th to approve or reject a $7.7 million Proposition 2½ override measure.
This is the culmination of several weeks of discussion of the override measure. Discussion began in school committee budget discussions, after it became clear that the city would not be able to fund the superintendent’s need-based budget, or even maintain level services due to rising costs within the school budget.
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Melrose Adapts Memorial Day Observances To Honor Veterans' Wishes
This year for Memorial Day, instead of a parade, Melrose will be hosting more muted observances to pay homage to service members who have died.
Roseann Trionfi-Mazzuchelli, Director of Veterans’ Services for the City of Melrose, explained that many veterans and families reflected that the parade no longer felt like an appropriate observance of what is meant to be a solemn holiday honoring the dead.
Veterans' Graves at Wyoming Cemetery
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Ell Pond Gazebo Restoration Complete
The restored gazebo at Ell Pond
The gazebo at Ell Pond Park has been restored, kicking off several improvements to the area on the eastern edge of the park.
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