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The City Hall Update

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 10, 2026

 

MELROSE — The City of Melrose is sharing the following updates for the upcoming week:

Milano Center’s Memory Café Garden Party April 15

A memory café is a welcoming, informal social gathering for people living with dementia or cognitive changes, along with their caregivers…

 

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Jones office hours Friday

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 8, 2026

 

STATE REP. BRAD JONES House Minority Leader

 

 

BOSTON – House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in Lynnfield on Friday, April 10 from 9-10 a.m. at the Lynnfield Public Library, 18 Summer St.

During office hours,…

 

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Melrose honors crossing guards at Lincoln Elementary

CROSSING GUARDS were thanked for doing their very important jobs at the Lincoln School.

MELROSE—Each March for the past six years, MassDOT has been recognizing the vital local role played by school crossing guards in cities and towns across Massachusetts through its Safe Routes to School Crossing Guard Appreciation Campaign.

Recently the Melrose Pedestrian…

 

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Many motor vehicle break-ins reported to police

MELROSE — Police reported a rash of motor vehicle break-ins recently. In some instances, the thieves decided to steal the vehicles too.

Early Tuesday morning, March 31 police went to a Swains Pond Avenue residence after being told a Ford pickup had been entered sometime before 2:24 a.m. Change and a personal organizer were stolen…

 

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FYACS student art exhibit now open

MELROSE — The public is invited to a free opening reception of Follow Your Art’s annual exhibition of student artwork on Friday, April 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

This exhibit includes works from students of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and mediums. Visitors to The Gallery will be treated to artwork from the full range…

 

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UPDATE: Softball team looking to reset after falling to Saugus

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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 10, 2026

Softball team comes up short against Belmont

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

 

 

THE MELROSE High softball is 1-1 on the season following a win over Watertown to start their season and a recent loss to

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UPDATE: Lacrosse boys fall short to Burlington, Reading after starting strong

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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 10, 2026

Lacrosse boys enjoying a strong start to spring

Melrose is 2-0-1 as they kick off 2026 season
By JENNIFER GENTILE

 

THE MELROSE High boy’s lacrosse team is off to a fast start with

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Track girls kick off spring season by topping Wakefield

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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 10, 2026
By JENNIFER GENTILE

 

 

THE MELROSE High girls’ track team are expected to take the league in 2026. (photo by Dan Murphy, murphymediagroup.org)

LEXINGTON—Back by popular demand, the Melrose High girls’ track team returned…

 

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UPDATE: Melrose Baseball falls to Wakefield after shutout victory over Belmont on opening day

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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 10, 2026

Melrose shuts out Belmont for opening day win

Capodilupo throws a gem in 3-0 victory

By CORY THOMAS

 

BRIAN CAPODILUPO was lights out in Melrose’s 3-0 shutout win during their season opener on Monday.

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Mary M. Edwards

Consulted for Raytheon and enriched her community

MELROSE — Mary Mercer Edwards of Melrose passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026. Born in 1936 in New Bedford, MA to the late Muriel (MacDonald) Edwards and William Edwards, she was predeceased by her older brother Malcom Edwards, whom she adored.

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William J. Walsh, Jr., 91

Navy veteran, educator grew up in Melrose

GALES FERRY, CT — William J. “Bill” Walsh Jr., 91, passed away peacefully at home April 4, 2026, in Gales Ferry, surrounded by his loved ones. Born April 24, 1934, in Melrose, Mass., to William Joseph Sr. and Leona (Ryan) Walsh, Bill lived a life marked by dedication…

 

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Mary Norton

Former Melrose resident, nurse

MELROSE — Mary (Bailot) Norton of Peabody, formerly of Melrose, passed away early Sunday morning at home with her family present. She will be missed.

Mary was born in Brighton to the late Louis and Catherine (Rice) Bailot and brought up by Louis and Elizabeth (Martin) Bailot after Catherine passed.

She…

 

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