5 Things You Need To Know Today—Monday, March 12

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1) It might as well be spring: Sunny, with a high near 68. West wind around 7 mph. Tonight. a chance of showers, mainly after 4 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a low around 47. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. (Forecast by the National Weather Service.)

2) No he never returned and his fate is still unlearned: The Melrose Board of Aldermen meets tonight at 7:45 p.m., and on the table is the which was previously recommended for passage by the Appropriations Committee.

3) Take me to your leader: Note that the public meetings where residents can —they're all taking place from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Aldermanic Chambers on varying dates. The first meeting is this Thursday.

4) The Mayor of Candor: Don't forget that our Get your questions ready.

5) Today is the greatest day I've ever known: Here's our lineup of weekly columns that run each Monday on Melrose Patch:

• Best of Patch Readers' Choice: We'll focus on a different area of business each week, as we're looking to help Melrosians get the best service, deals and meals in Melrose only. Vote in our polls, leave comments why you enjoy a particular establishment or business, while also posting a review of a local business. The winner is decided upon by the Patch editor, based on poll results, comments and reviews.

• : Each Monday, we'll ask you to tell us deals you've spotted in Melrose stores (or nearby). Now everyone can share the deals they've seen and check back later in the week before heading out shopping.

• ? Our weekly mystery photo runs every Monday at 3 p.m. and asks you to guess where the photo was taken in Melrose. Guess correctly and you can win a prize.

Check our calendar for the full slate of events—and add your own!