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UConn fall 2025 Dean’s List

June 9, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026

STORRS, CT — Zachary Hoyt, Joseph Konstanty, Deirdre McDonnell, Abigail Podradchik, Tobey Russell and Kathleen Whisler of Melrose were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Connecticut for the fall 2025 semester.

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Here we come!

June 9, 2026

Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026

THE CLASS OF 2026 at Melrose High comes onto Fred Green Memorial Field for their graduation Friday night, May 29. (Lisa Lord Photo)

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All smiles

June 8, 2026

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NOW HERE’S A young man who is ready to graduate from Melrose High! (Lisa Lord Photo)

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Together one last time

June 8, 2026

Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026

THE MELROSE HIGH CLASS OF 2026 sits for their graduation ceremony on Friday night, May 29. (Lisa Lord Photo)

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A welcoming space

June 7, 2026

Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026

INSPIRED BY great ideas and a commitment to strengthening our community, Melrose Affordable Initiative is bringing picnic tables to locations around the city. Built to withstand New England weather and remain outdoors year-round, these tables will provide welcoming spaces for gathering and building

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Legacy of Joan Bell honored with inaugural memorial scholarship

June 5, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026

MELROSE — At the Melrose High School (MHS) Senior Awards Ceremony on May 21, the Melrose Alliance Against Violence (MAAV) took a heartfelt moment to honor the memory of Joan Bell, the organization’s beloved former board president of over twenty years, who passed away unexpectedly…

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Melrose Farmers’ Market opens June 11

June 5, 2026

New vendors, increased SNAP match and family-friendly activities

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026

MELROSE — The Melrose Farmers’ Market returns for its 2026 season on Thursday, June 11, bringing local food, live music, cooking demonstrations and family activities to the community. The market will be open every Thursday in Bowden…

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DPW has ambitious roadway program this year

June 5, 2026

2025 Prop. 2 1/2 override to fund additional work

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026

MELROSE — As part of the city’s multi-year roadway and utility program, the Melrose Department of Public Works is conducting extensive road and sidewalk repairs, replacements and improvements.

The year’s plan includes repaving, curb and sidewalk…

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Citywide food drive for Servant’s Heart Food Pantry

June 5, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026

MELROSE — The Melrose Affordable Initiative is collecting donations from June 8-12 in a food drive for the Servant’s Heart Food Pantry at Faith Evangelical Church. Items in desperate need include: small jars of jelly (no grape), pudding snacks, beef stew, standard (not giant…

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Help keep Melrose beautiful at this Saturday’s city cleanup

June 5, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026

MELROSE — A citywide cleanup event, hosted by Keep Melrose Beautiful, is scheduled to run on Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to noon. Keep Melrose Beautiful is a volunteer-led organization that is working to clean up and green up our city.

Individuals, couples, and…