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Melrose celebrates local women during National Women's History Month Christina Rasmussen / melrose@wickedlocal.com March officially kicks off National Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate women and the many contributions they have made to society throughout the years. What began as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California is now a major movement spread across several countries. Not only are the achievements of women celebrated, but schools, universities, and local governments take the time to look at equality and opportunities for women and educate others on women’s history.  ...

Kinga Borondy / melrose@wickedlocal.com Melrose city officials have been taking advantage of a presentation from the state Attorney General’s office to acquaint residents who have been appointed or elected to public service with information about civil rights. “The mayor (Paul Brodeur) thought this was important,” said Patrick Prendergast, Brodeur’s chief of staff. “The same overview of civil rights was offered to the City Council and the School Committee. The mayor wanted everyone to speak the same language when it comes to human rights.” The city’s Human Rights Commission host...