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Updates from City Hall

August 9, 2024

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

Conservation Commission to host Ell Pond clean-up on August 11

The Melrose Conservation Commission will host a Volunteer Clean-Up event at Ell Pond on Sunday, August 11, from 9 a.m. to noon, to pull invasive water chestnuts…

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Rewarding thrift store shopping in today’s economy

August 9, 2024

By MARY HUNT

If you enjoy the thrill of finding bargains and super steals, it’s a safe bet that you love thrift stores. These treasure troves offer a unique blend of eclectic finds and budget-friendly prices. But lately, thrift shopping isn’t what it used to be. With inflation hitting almost everything, even thrift store prices…

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There is something for everyone at the library

August 9, 2024

MELROSE — The following comes from the staff of the Melrose Public Library.

Special Announcement from the Friends of the Melrose Public Library Book donations are not only welcome, they are needed! We need to restock before our next book sale at MPL at the Beebe on Sunday, September 8th. Please bring your gently used…

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To advocates, new housing law could have been more

August 9, 2024

GOV. MAURA HEALEY speaks to a crowd of over one hundred at a bill signing event in Newton on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, before signing a $5.2 billion housing bond bill.

By SAM DRYSDALE
State House News Service

BOSTON — As Gov. Maura Healey and lawmakers celebrated what they called “historic” housing legislation…

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Big Tree Hunt winners announced

August 9, 2024

MAYOR JEN GRIGORAITIS with members of the Melrose Tree Project and Big Tree Hunt winners. (Nancy Clover Photo)

By ELLEN PUTNAM

MELROSE — Recently, the Melrose Tree Project announced the winners of the citywide Big Tree Hunt for the tallest and widest trees in Melrose. This competition was held to increase awareness of…

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Some facts about sales tax holiday this weekend

August 9, 2024

LYNNFIELD — On Saturday and Sunday, Aug.10 and 11, you will be able to buy a lot of things without having to pay sales tax.

The state’s sales tax holiday covers most items of up to $2,500, purchased in Massachusetts for personal use.

Here are some answers to frequently asked questions:

Do you qualify?

The…

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Fall Brawl at Memorial Hall is a rematch of the 2023 Fight of the Year

August 8, 2024

MELROSE — Boston Boxing Promotions has announced the main event for “Fall Brawl” taking place on Friday, September 20, 7 p.m. at Melrose Memorial Hall in Melrose, and it’s a rematch of the 2023 “Fight of the Year” that ended in a draw.

Haverhill’s Nicky Tejada (8-0-1, 5 KO’s) will take on Tyngsboro’s Nate Balakin…

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Throwback Thursday

August 8, 2024

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Galvin ‘cellphones away’ initiative will continue

August 8, 2024

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD — A program of having Galvin Middle School students put their cellphones in pouches instituted from November 2023 to this past June will continue in the upcoming school year.

“Expectations will be the same,” Galvin Principal Megan Webb said at the School Committee meeting Tuesday, August 6. “Our goal is…