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Front Page: April 26, 2024
Officials provide budget update
MELROSE — Mayor Jen Grigoraitis and Interim Superintendent of Schools John Macero pledged to keep the community updated on the current financial situation of both the city and its School Department. The last communication was on April 11 and is accessible at...
Another day dawns
City Hall update
MELROSE — The City of Melrose and Mayor Jennifer Grigoraitis are sharing the following for the week of April 22-26: An update on city finances & management in the first 100 days 1. Employment Policies & Practices: The City is in the final stages of a review...
Sports
Sports: April 26, 2024
It’s a sweep for boys’ tennis over Stoneham
By JENNIFER GENTILE MELROSE—The Melrose High boys’ tennis team picked up a key, league win in a 5-0 sweep over Stoneham on Monday, April 22 at the Crystal Street Courts in Melrose. Melrose continues their season against Middlesex League teams this week as they...
Melrose boys lax holding own against state’s best
Recently tested by Boston College, Exeter By JENNIFER GENTILE N. ANDOVER—The Melrose High boy’s lacrosse team spent much of their April break clashing against some of the best high school lacrosse teams in the state. And while Melrose (2-7) has been on the losing end...
Girls’ tennis team fires arrows on Spartans
By JENNIFER GENTILE MELROSE—It was a great day for tennis on Monday, April 22 when the Melrose High girls’ tennis team prevailed over neighboring Stoneham in a 4-1 victory at home at the Lyons Court which improves them to 3-3 on the season overall and 2-1 in the ML...
Obituaries
Jeanne Ryder, 76
An avid golfer, swimmer and always enjoyed riding her Harley MELROSE — Jeanne Louise Ryder, of Melrose, aged 76, passed suddenly on April 19 at Melrose Wakefield Hospital. Jeanne was born on November 6, 1947 to predeceased parents Madeline Ryder of Newfoundland and...
Michael Guzzo, 60
Enjoyed fishing, bike riding and an avid Boston Red Sox fan MELROSE — Michael A. Guzzo, of Melrose, passed away peacefully on April 6 at the age of 60 in Melrose after a long illness. Michael was born on June11, 1963 and was raised on Marmion Rd. in Melrose. He...
Shelley Draper, 74
Greatest joy was helping others MELROSE — Shelley McIntyre Draper, a longtime Melrose resident, passed away peacefully at Forestdale Park Assisted Living in Malden on February 28 at the age of 74. Shelley was born in Auburn, IN, one of three children of the late...