Submitted by Ward 3 Alderman Frank Wright.
Four members of the Melrose Board of Aldermen, Alderman-at-Large Donald Conn, Ward 2 Alderman Monica Medeiros, Ward 3 Alderman Frank Wright and Ward 4 Alderman Robert Boisselle took part in the Massachusetts Municipal Association's Annual Legislative Update panel in North Reading on October 14th, along with other area councillors and selectmen as well as state legislators.
Moderated by John Robertson of the MMA, the forum discussed current issues before state lawmakers facing municipalities, including reductions in local aid, pension reform, stormwater management, mandating removal of double poles by utilities and water and sewer rates.
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