Monday is April Fools' Day

Here is the Melrose Patch 5 Things column for Monday, April 1: 

1. Prank time: Monday is April Fools' Day. Tells us about the best prank you pulled on a friend or family member in the comments section below.

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

• Melrose Finance Committee, 7:30 p.m., City Hall in Aldermanic Chamber
• Melrose Board of Alderman, 7:45 p.m., City Hall in Aldermanic Chamber

3. Thunderstorms coming? It is expected to be cloudy before eventually becoming mostly sunny, with temperatures peaking around 63 on Monday, according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Melrose. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected after 4 p.m. and temperatures will drop to around 29, according to the forecast.

4. Shopping deals: Looking to save money on food? Check out the latest deals posted to the Grocery Specials section on Melrose Patch.

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

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