Melrose News

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 17, 2026

By KATIE CASTELLANI
State House News Service

BOSTON — The House took baby steps towards addressing double utility poles that have frustrated municipal leaders for years.

On Wednesday, representatives embedded language within an amendment to a sweeping economic development bill (H 5562) that…

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 17, 2026

MELROSE — The following updates and announcements come from the staff of the Melrose Public Library:

Summer hours

Independence Day through Labor Day weekend: Open Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m to 9 p.m (Upper Level closes at 8 p.m.). Open Fridays from 10 a.m…

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 17, 2026

MELROSE — The Melrose Farmers’ Market is introducing Pints for Produce, a family-friendly beer garden on Thursday, July 23 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Bowden Park.

Presented in partnership with Hannah’s Brewing Co., the event will benefit the Market’s SNAP Match program, which helps…

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 17, 2026

The following releases were submitted by either the campaign staff, office staff or supporting groups of the candidates.

Environmental group for Carey McDonald

BOSTON — Clean Water Action has endorsed Carey McDonald (D-Malden) for State Senate in the 5th Middlesex District.
Climate action and environmental protection are central priorities for…

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 17, 2026

This is from Historic Melrose, a new Melrose Historical Society focused on preserving, educating and promoting the rich history of Melrose including the celebration of our phenomenal architecture.

The beautiful but modest house at 85 East St. was…

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 17, 2026

Quinnipiac University commencement

HAMDEN, Conn. — Olivia Abbott of Melrose received a bachelor’s degree in science in marketing from Quinnipiac University during the school’s commencement ceremony in May.

Saint Michael’s College dean’s list

COLCHESTER, VT — Local students were named to the dean’s list…

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 17, 2026

MALDEN — Mystic Valley Elder Services introduced a new name on June 4, at the conclusion of the nonprofit agency’s 50th anniversary year. The organization is now Mystic Valley Aging Services.

“Our new name reflects our mission, which has expanded during our 50-year history,” said…

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 17, 2026

A recent survey of 11- to 17-year-old boys by Common Sense Media, a nonprofit that offers resources for families navigating online media, found that around a third gambled in the last year.

In 2023, sports betting became legal in the commonwealth. It is now one of…

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 17, 2026

By ELLA ADAMS and…

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 17, 2026

By MYRON F. DITTMER Jr.
President
Mt. Hood Park Association

MELROSE — The…