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Melrose Police Announce Parking Ban Due to Weather

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Melrose Police Department
Michael L. Lyle, Chief
56 W. Foster St.
Melrose, MA 02176

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, Dec. 2, 2019

Media Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Melrose Police Announce Parking Ban Due to Weather

MELROSE— Chief Michael Lyle reports that a parking ban will go into effect tonight at 12 a.m. due to inclement weather.

The ban will be in effect until 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, to allow for snow removal in the City.

There will be no overnight parking exemptions permitted during this parking ban.

For more information, click here. Residents with questions or concerns are encouraged to call the Melrose Police Department at 781-665-1212.

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Melrose Police Warn Residents Following Recent String of Home Improvement Scams

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Melrose Police Department
Michael L. Lyle, Chief
56 W. Foster St.
Melrose, MA 02176

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019

Media Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Melrose Police Warn Residents Following Recent String of Home Improvement Scams

MELROSE— Chief Michael Lyle and the Melrose Police Department wish to warn residents of ongoing home improvement scams in the area and provide tips to avoid being victimized.

Melrose police responded to a residence on Ridgewood Lane on Friday, Oct. 18, for a report of a scam and damaged property. Upon arriving, police learned that contractors who claimed to work for TC Roofing and Chimney Repair had approached a resident at her home, claiming her chimney needed repair. The men allegedly performed illegitimate contracting services and damaged the chimney. Fortunately, the resident did not pay the men for the faulty service.

It is estimated the damage the men allegedly did to the chimney will cost more than $1,200 to repair. Police are actively looking for male suspects in the area who claim to work for TC Roofing and Chimney Repair in order to further investigate and potentially charge them in connection with the incident.

Other victims of the scam in the area report that the suspects request payment for their services upfront, and perform a small portion of the work before claiming that additional work to the home needs to be done, such as repainting a chimney or replacing shingles. The individuals continue to raise the price of their services as they claim additional projects need to be done, and when the homeowner eventually refuses to pay any more money, the suspects leave the property and do not return.

Many of the victims are elderly.

The Melrose Police Department wishes to share the following tips regarding home improvement contractor scams from the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation:

  • Scammers often approach potential victims for home improvement scams by phone, email or by traveling door-to-door, and may claim they’ve been performing work locally and have surplus material.
  • Scammers frequently offer their services at a very low price.
  • Check to make sure the contractor is registered with the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation by using their home improvement contractor registration look up service. Request a business card or website address for the contractor’s business.
  • Be wary if the individual is driving an unmarked motor vehicle.
  • Request a copy of the company’s standard contract.
  • Learn where the company is based out of, whether they are a local business and verify a minimum of three references.
  • Inquire about whether the company will provide a warranty and how long that warranty will last.
  • Remain wary if a severe weather event has just occurred. Scammers often take severe weather storms as an opportunity to target potential victims for home improvement scams.
  • Never pay more than one-third the total cost of a service upfront, in cash, and only do so once you have verified that this person is a registered home improvement contractor and you have a contract.
  • The Better Business Bureau (BBB) can verify whether the company is a member, and the BBB, as well as the Office of the Attorney General, can also tell you if there have been complaints filed against the company.

The Melrose Police Department is actively investigating these incidents. Anyone who believes these suspects are in their neighborhood or who has information about these incidents is encouraged to contact the Melrose Police Department at 781-665-1212.

 

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Melrose Police to Reward Children for Practicing Bicycle Safety

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Melrose Police Department
Michael L. Lyle, Chief
56 W. Foster St.
Melrose, MA 02176

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Contact: Jessica Sacco
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Melrose Police to Reward Children for Practicing Bicycle Safety

Melrose Police will reward local children for wearing their helmets this summer with a “citation” to redeem a free item from a participating local business. (Courtesy Photo)

MELROSE — Chief Michael Lyle is pleased to announce that the Melrose Police Department has partnered with nine local businesses to organize the city’s first Summer Bicycle Safety Program.

This August, Melrose Police Officers will reward local children who wear their helmets while they ride their bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, roller skates and scooters. Children “caught” wearing their helmets will receive a “citation” to redeem a free item from a local business.

The program will begin on Tuesday, Aug. 6 and end on Sunday, Sept. 1.

“Our goal is to recognize kids who are being safe and wearing their helmets, and to raise awareness about helmet laws and safety,” Chief Lyle said. “We’re excited to launch this program for the first time, and to connect with the community while spreading an important message.”

Businesses that have partnered with the Melrose Police Department on the bicycle safety initiative include: Gabriella’s Itallian Pizzaria, Melrose House of Pizza, Lisa’s Pizzeria, Cloud Nine, Jeff Carbone Insurance Agency, Petrone’s Pizza, Kennedy’s Ice Cream Bar, Edward Jones and Common Market.

Members of the Melrose Police Department participating in the program will hand out the “citations” in full uniform, in marked cruisers or bicycles.

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Melrose Police to Hold Bicycle Safety Rodeo

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Melrose Police Department
Michael L. Lyle, Chief
56 W. Foster St.
Melrose, MA 02176

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, July 12, 2019

Contact: Jessica Sacco
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Melrose Police to Hold Bicycle Safety Rodeo

MELROSE — Chief Michael Lyle is pleased to announce that the Melrose Police Department will host a Bicycle Safety Rodeo this summer.

WHEN:

Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 1-3 p.m.

WHERE:

Dills Court Municipal Parking Lot

WHAT:

The Melrose Police Department invites local children and their families to attend a free Bicycle Safety Rodeo this August.

The event will promote bicycle safety, and will feature stations where children will have the opportunity to learn bicycle safety, including changing direction, turning in circles, steering through tight spaces, weaving, stopping quickly, riding the bicycle very slowly while maintaining balance and learning to maneuver tight turns.

There will also be an obstacle course at the event designed to reinforce bicycle safety rules, laws and safe practices among children in common roadways in neighborhood scenarios.

The Bicycle Safety Rodeo will also include free giveaways.

“It’s great to see children enjoying the summer and riding their bicycles, and we want to make sure our youngest residents are being safe and understand the rules of the road,” Chief Lyle said. “We encourage parents and guardians to bring their children to this event to reinforce safe bicycle practices, while also having fun.”

The Melrose Police Department would like to remind the community of the following bicycle safety tips from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):

Bicyclist Safety Tips:

  • Wear a helmet that properly fits and adjust your bicycle properly to your height.
  • Inflate tires and check your brakes.
  • Make yourself visible to drivers regardless of the time of day by wearing neon, fluorescent or bright colors. Wear reflective tape or markings, or flashing lights.
  • Keep both hands on the handlebars, unless signaling a turn.
  • Use a bike carrier or backpack if you’re transporting books, snacks, etc.
  • Watch out for potholes, broken glass, gravel, dogs, puddles and other potential road hazards.
  • Ride in the same direction as motor traffic.
  • Use proper turn signals.
  • State “passing on your left” or “on your left” when passing a pedestrian or other bicyclist.
  • Obey traffic laws, including all signs, signals, and lane markings.
  • Yield to traffic.
  • Yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk.
  • Ride in a straight line.
  • Look before turning.
  • Be cautious of parked cars that may have passengers opening doors, or that may attempt to pull into the road.
  • Ride in bike lanes or on bike paths when possible.

The Melrose Police Department would also like to remind residents to avoid riding at night when possible and to point out potential hazards to others when bicycling with a group.

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