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We all belong

June 11, 2026

MELROSE RAISED the Pride flag on Monday, June 1 to kick off LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the City of Melrose. Speakers included Mayor Jen Grigoraitis, City Council President Brad Freeman, and Melrose Fire Department Lt. Krystal Canavan. The flag was hoisted by children from the community and will be displayed for the month of June.

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Lipper-Garabedian honors Penny Muschett at 2nd Annual Statewide Military Appreciation Day

June 11, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026

BOSTON — State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose) proudly honored Penny Muschett of Melrose at the second annual Military Appreciation Day ceremony held in the Massachusetts State House’s historic House Chamber on May 21, 2026.

Military Appreciation Day was created by the Healey-Driscoll Administration last year…

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Beacon Hill Roll Call

June 11, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026

Volume 51 – Report No. 23 June 1-5, 2026

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of June 1-5.

During the week of June 1-5, the House met for a…

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Melrose native Maya Lytje is 2026 Rappaport Fellow

June 11, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026

BOSTON — Maya Lytje, a rising second-year law student at Harvard Law School, has been named a 2026 Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy Fellow. She will serve in Governor Maura Healey’s Office of Policy & Cabinet Affairs.

Prior to law school…

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EDITORIAL: Summer road safety

June 11, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026

The following comes from the regional office of AAA.

In the Northeast, warmer temperatures aren’t the only indicator that summer is almost here — just take a look at the roads. The summer driving season brings out teens enjoying more independence behind the wheel, families…

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Bishop Fenwick student Athlete of the Month

June 11, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026

PEABODY—Congratulations are extended to senior Sophie Koles, a lacrosse player from Melrose who was named one of Bishop Fenwick High School Student-Athletes of the Month for April.

Sophie Koles, a senior is a midfielder on the girl’s lacrosse team and has been…

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The City Hall Update

June 11, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026

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

Melrose Armory will host

5K road race on June 20

The Massachusetts Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 182nd Infantry Regiment — founded in 1636 and the oldest military unit in…

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Kitty Connection holds mini online auction June 12 – 14

June 11, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026

“Paws and Play for Summer” theme will feature fun and useful summer items

GOLDIE is looking for a temporary foster home while her current foster parents are away for the summer.

MEDFORD — Get ready for summer fun with items from Kitty Connection’s online Auction, running Friday, June…

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Robotics demo and fall registration

June 11, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026

THE NEXT GENERATION of roboticists will be demonstrating their creations on June 13 in the Marcoux Gym, where Melrose Robotics will also be holding registration for the fall.

MELROSE — On Saturday, June 13, Melrose Robotics will be hosting an interactive demo and registration event…

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Break-ins reported to police

June 11, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026

MELROSE — Several motor vehicle break-ins were reported to police on Monday, June 1.

Calls began coming into headquarters just before 6 a.m. when an Oakland Street resident reported a past break into an unlocked motor vehicle. Nothing was taken in this incident, police said…