American Red Cross to Host Blood Drive at VFW in Melrose Monday

Here is the Melrose Patch 5 Things column for Monday, March 25: 

1. Local sessions: Here is a look at the meetings scheduled for Monday in Melrose, according to the city's website:

• Melrose Planning Board Design Review Committee, 7 p.m., City Hall in Mayor's Conference Room
• Melrose Planning Board, 7:45 p.m., City Hall in Mayor's Conference Room
• Melrose Planning Board Zoning Subcommittee, 8 p.m., City Hall in Mayor's Conference Room

2. Cloudy day: It is expected to be cloudy Monday, with temperatures peaking around 43 and a low of about 32, according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Melrose. There is a 20 percent chance of precipitation during the day, and a 40 percent chance of precipitation at night, according to the forecast.

3. Blood drive: There is a American Red Cross blood drive slated for 2 p.m. Monday at the .

4. Library programs: Here is a look at the library programs scheduled for Monday at Melrose Public Library, according to the library website: 

• Great Decisions Book Group, 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Trustees Room
• HRC English Conversation Project SG/UL, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Upper Lobby
• Brownie Troop 75419 meeting, 2:45-4:15 p.m.
• Melrose Youth Soccer Board, 7-8:45 p.m., Trustees Room

5. In case you missed it: Check out the latest Home of the Week in Melrose.

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