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Polymnia Choral Society presents American Quilt

MELROSE — For more than 70 years, Polymnia Choral Society has been delivering great performances to acknowledge and honor the important times in our lives. On Sunday, March 8 at 3 p.m., Polymnia will perform American Quilt celebrating the music of the United States as our country turns 250 years old.

Just like a quilt…

 

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Call for business sponsors to support the 2026 season of the Melrose Farmers’ Market

MELROSE — As preparations begin for the 2026 season, the Melrose Farmers’ Market is inviting local businesses and community partners to sponsor one of Melrose’s most vital community assets.

The Melrose Farmers’ Market plays a central role in the city’s economic and community life, strengthening small businesses, supporting local farmers and producers and creating a…

 

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City gets ‘safe harbor’ designation thanks to affordable housing developments

MELROSE — Following a request for certification made by the City of Melrose in January, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) has granted the city “safe harbor status” from September 3, 2025 through September 2, 2026 under the state Chapter 40B affordable housing law.

This status means that a local Zoning…

 

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The City Hall Update published February 27, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 27, 2026

 

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

Shovel your sidewalks and neighborhood fire hydrants

Please do what you can to shovel around fire hydrants and catch basins near your home and to help your neighbors who…

 

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Melrose UU Church presents Taming the Tech for parents and caregivers

WHEN SHOULD YOUR child be given a smartphone?

MELROSE — As part of the Thoughtful Thursdays series, the Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church will present Taming the Tech: How Schools and Parents Can Take Charge in the Smartphone Era on March 12 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the UU Church, 70 West Emerson St. in…

 

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Wrestling team collects medal at Div. 2 States

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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 27, 2026
Santos & Moraes are State Champions
By CORY THOMAS

 

DIV. 2 State Champion in the 120lb., Johnny Moraes. This is a repeat honor for the wrestler. (photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

 

WHITMAN-HANSON—The Melrose High…

 

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Track teams go the distance at Tourney of Champions

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 27, 2026
By JENNIFER GENTILE

 

THE 2026 MIAA All State Champion in the shot put, Melrose High’s Emme Boyer. (courtesy photo)

BOSTON—It was a historic day for the Melrose High indoor track teams, whose girls’ squad saw a first-ever All State Champion crowned in the shot…

 

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Gymnasts finish winning season at North Sectional finals

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 27, 2026

By JENNIFER GENTILE

 

THE 2026 Melrose High gymnastics team was well represented at the MIAA North Sectional Finals last week. Pictured front row Charlotte Blanchard, Hillary Bush, Lucia Rossi-Wells, Aislin Savage. Back row: Noah Williamson, Leila Flank-Contin, Sumin Kang, Bella Ferranti, Ashley Muller and

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Playoff updates and tourney notes

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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 27, 2026

 

JACK CASEY and the Melrose High boy’s basketball team start their playoff run this week when they travel to Chicopee on Thursday, Feb. 26 (post deadline) (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

 

MELROSE—Three Melrose High…

 

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UPDATE: Girls’ hockey edged by Duxbury 3-2 in round of 16 after upsetting Sandwich

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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 27, 2026

Girls’ hockey team enters playoffs on a win

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

 

THE MELROSE High girls hockey team kicks off their Div. 2 playoff run on a winning note and will travel to Bourne

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UPDATE: Boys hockey falls 1-0 to Concord Carlisle in opening round of D2 state tournament

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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 27, 2026

Boys’ hockey puts sting in Hornets on eve of playoffs

Melrose faces Concord Carlisle this week in Div. 2 opener

By CORY THOMAS

 

THE MELROSE High boy’s hockey team is facing Concord Carlisle on

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Buckley will not run for School Committee

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Earlier this week, veteran School Committee member Scott Buckley informed the Transcript that he will not be running for reelection in the upcoming Town Election.

By announcing his intention not to seek another three-year term, Buckley hopes to inspire other members of the community to step forward and consider…

 

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