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20 percent turnout here in Tuesday’s primaries

September 5, 2024

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MELROSE — There was only one contested race on Tuesday’s state primary election ballot, but 20 percent of the city’s 21,717 registered voters participated anyway.

In the Republican Party race for United States Senate, Attorney John Deaton won a three-way primary to face off against incumbent U.S.…

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DPH: City at high risk for West Nile Virus

September 5, 2024

MELROSE — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has announced that the risk level for West Nile Virus (WNV) in Melrose and in Middlesex County has been elevated to high. This increase follows the confirmation of two new human cases of WNV, bringing the total to six in Massachusetts this year. One of these…

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Melrose Cultural Council accepting grant proposals

September 5, 2024

MELROSE — The Melrose Cultural Council (MCC) is seeking proposals for community-oriented arts, cultural and interpretive sciences events and programming with broad public benefit and impact. The 2025 Local Cultural Council (LCC) grant application cycle opens September 1. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, October 16. The MCC’s goal is to provide financial support on…

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The City Hall update

August 30, 2024

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

Labor Day is Monday, September 2: All Melrose Municipal Buildings, apart from police and fire stations, will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. Trash and recycling will not be collected on September 2 and there…

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Many contests coming to the 2024 Topsfield Fair

August 30, 2024

AWARD WINNING FLOWERS: A display of dahlias that won the Thomas Galvin award at the 2023 Topsfield Fair.

TOPSFIELD — The 206th Topsfield Fair running October 4 to October 14 offers hundreds of contests for both amateur and professional entrants. Some of the contests include prize money while others are just for bragging rights. Contestants can upload…

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Whale Mobile at Memorial Hall

August 30, 2024

LIFE SIZE MODEL of a 36 year old humpback whale Nile. Children were able to walk inside the large whale and learn about similarities and differences from humans.

MELROSE — Melrose Public Library wrapped up the Read, Renew, Repeat Summer Reading Program with a an interactive and engaging visit from Cynde McInnis and…

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Antique show and sale at First Congregational Church

August 30, 2024

SOME ITEMS THAT will be available at this years 2024 sale.

MELROSE — The First Congregational Church in Melrose will host its Second Annual Antique Show and Sale on Saturday, October 26 at 121 West Foster St. in Melrose. Spaces for a limited number of dealers are now available for rent and…

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Jewish cemetery vandalized; public’s help sought

August 30, 2024

THE POLICE DEPARTMENT is investigating a vandalism incident at Workmen’s Circle Cemetery and is seeking public assistance. (Photo courtesy Melrose Police Department)

MELROSE — Chief Kevin Faller reports that the Melrose Police Department is seeking public assistance as they investigate an apparent act of vandalism at Workmen’s Circle Cemetery. On Tuesday, August 20 at approximately…

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Opening reception to be held for FYACS gallery exhibition

August 30, 2024

MELROSE — Follow Your Art Community Studios announces this fall’s first exhibition in the FYACS Gallery, “Contemplations: Russian Artists Against the War in Ukraine and Israel” which opens on Friday, September 6. The works of two artists Alexandra Rozenman and Alisa Rodny will be on…

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Welcome kindergarteners

August 30, 2024

THE STUDENTS OF the Melrose High School Class of 2037 gathered on Fred Green Field for Kindergarten Welcome Night on August 2. (Cari Roche Photo)

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Keep your history alive with Legacy Video Stories

August 30, 2024

LEGACY VIDEO STORIES founder Jim Cosco hosts a radio show on WCRN 830 AM. (Courtesy Photo)

By GAIL LOWE

MELROSE—Learning about your ancestry has become a burgeoning business and little wonder. Who among us would not want to know from whom they inherited their talent for art or who passed down the propensity…

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Perspective exhibit at The Beebe

August 30, 2024

MELROSE — “Perspective” exhibit is sponsored by Coffee Shop Artists and The Beebe Estate for the month of September. Opening night is Friday, September 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Beebe Estate Gallery, 235 W. Foster St., Melrose.