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Raising money in support of the MSPCA

CALEB TIMM set up shop at the Universalist Church Holiday Fair 2024 to raise money for the MSPCA.

 

MELROSE — Caleb Timm from Melrose, a fifth grader at Landmark Elementary is following in his sister Scarlett’s philanthropic footsteps. Scarlett raised money annually to protect the African elephant from kindergarten until she graduated from Melrose High School.

Caleb has…

 

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Students in Northeast District Music Festival Saturday

SEVERAL MELROSE HIGH SCHOOL music students earned scores high enough to be accepted into elite ensembles as part of the Massachusetts Music Educators Association’s Northeast District Senior Music Festival. Pictured here are Thomas Sweeney (Jazz Vibes), Jonah Tully (Trombone), Cameron Shoemaker (Clarinet), Gabriel Hunnicutt (Mallets), Nicholas Berry (Trumpet), Ella Gimenez (Soprano), Ryan McAndrew (String Bass), and not pictured,

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New initiative supports Melrose schools

MELROSE EDUCATION FUND helps support the schools.

 

 

MELROSE — Do you support increasing school funding but are concerned that others may not be able to afford an override? Do you know that an override is permanent and offers no guarantee that the funds will continue to support our schools after the first year…

 

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Leila Migliorelli will again lead City Council in 2025

Dorie Withey elected 2025 School Committee Chair

 

COUNCILOR-AT-LARGE Leila Migliorelli was sworn in as City Council President by City Clerk Tanji Cifuni during the January 6, 2025 meeting of the Melrose City Council.

 

 

MELROSE — City Councilor-at-Large Leila Migliorelli was re-elected as City Council President in a unanimous vote of the City…

 

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MUUC offers religious education and supportive community for families

THE MELROSE UNITARIAN Universalist Church (MUUC) welcomes a new Director of Lifespan Religious Education.

 

 

MELROSE — The Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church (MUUC) otherwise known as “the church across the street from the library,” welcomes Rhea Brown-Bright as the new Director of Lifespan Religious Education working with children, teens and adults.

Rhea was born…

 

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Local winners in Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge

AND THEY’RE OFF! Nutcracker participants take off in the December 14 cross country challenge at Mount Hood.

 

 

MELROSE – This year’s Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge 3.5 mile cross-country race and 2 mile walk was held on Saturday, December 14. Race headquarters returned to the original host venue, the Melrose Fish & Game Club…

 

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Paper and Clay Celebrates 2nd Anniversary

STOP BY PAPER and Clay and help them celebrate their two year anniversary. (Nancy Clover Photo)

 

 

By ELLEN PUTNAM

MELROSE — This week Paper and Clay, the local artisan gift shop and community crafting hub that has quickly become a community staple, is celebrating their second anniversary. After two years of experimentation and…

 

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Tis the season

THE MELROSE High gymnastics team and their coaches had another success Shop N Drop Gymnastic Clinic for Melrose’s youngest budding gymnasts. The event was held at their home base at the Saugus YMCA in December. This Friday evening they host their second meet of the season against Burlington. (Courtesy photo)

 

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ZBA denies two Nahant Street 40B projects 

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD – After more than a year of hearings, the Zoning Board of Appeals voted last night to deny two separate 40B projects proposed on Nahant Street. Both votes were unanimous. 

One developer was seeking a Comprehensive Permit to build a five-story, 100-unit residential building at 119 Nahant St., which included the…

 

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The local face of banking to change again

Wakefield Co-op plans partnership with Reading Cooperative Bank

 

READING — Reading Cooperative Bank and Wakefield Co-operative Bank last week announced their plans to enter into a partnership aimed at creating a stronger, more resilient financial institution dedicated to serving their customers and communities.

The newly formed organization will retain the name Reading Cooperative Bank and…

 

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Updates from City Hall

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

Complete the City’s Budget Survey

As the City of Melrose develops a budget for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 26), which begins July 1, 2025, we’re seeking your ideas about spending and program priorities. Complete the brief survey at by visiting…

 

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Tribute to President Carter, Jr.

MEMORIAL HALL TRIBUTE to President James Earl Carter, Jr. in the morning sun. (Raj Das, edphotos.com)

 

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