5 Things You Need To Know Today—Monday, Feb. 6

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1) Breezy, you're so easy to love: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 50. West wind between 11 and 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Tonight, mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind between 9 and 11 mph.(Forecast by the National Weather Service.)

2) They already expect you to just give a check to tax-deductible charity organizations: Hey, my favorite Dylan song. IRS-trained Tax-Aide counselors assist disabled persons and those age 60 and over with low to moderate incomes in filing their taxes again this year at the Milano Senior Center (no Schedule C, complicated D, or E forms will be prepared). Time permitting, walk-ins will be seen on a first-come, first-serve basis—after appointments. Melrose residents only.

3) Transport, motorways and tramlines, starting and then stopping: Lots of good songs so far this morning. The Melrose Board of Aldermen meets tonight at 7:45 p.m. On the agenda: a resolution opposing that call for both fare increases and in the elimination of five bus routes, as well as the elimination of all commuter rail service on weekends and after 10 p.m. on weekdays.

4) All is full of love: This might be the most prolific 5 Things ever, song-wise. Be sure to check out our Valentine’s Day shopping guide launching later this weekfor great local gift and event ideas. And if you’re a Melrose business, .

5) And he said Monday ... get me out of FLA: Here's our lineup of weekly columns that run each Monday on Melrose Patch:

• : 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.

• Patch Picks Question: We ask for your picks and suggestions on varying topics for a column that will run on Thursday.

• ? 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.

As always, check our calendar for the full slate of events—and add your own!