Open Mic Night at Ab Fab in Melrose

Check out the Melrose Patch 5 Things column for Thursday, March 14: 

1. Cloudy day: It is expected to be mostly cloudy Thursday, as daytime highs will be in the low-40s before becoming less cloudy with a low around 20 at night, according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Melrose.

2. In case you missed it: Check out reaction from Melrose area Catholics following the naming of the new pope on Wednesday.

3. Open mic night at Ab Fab: Sign-up starts at 7 p.m. Thursday and music kicks off at 7:30 p.m. at Absolutely Fabulous in Melrose.

4. Travel info: Want traffic updates for the Melrose region? Take a gander at our Commute section for information.

5. Meetings: According to the city website, the following boards and committees are meeting Thursday in Melrose:

• Melrose Planning Board Zoning Subcommittee, 8:30 a.m., City Hall in Mayor's Conference Room, second floor
• Melrose Recycling Committee, 7 p.m., Melrose Public Library
• Melrose Housing Authority, 7:30 p.m., Main Office, ground floor

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