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The Big Tree Hunt continues to June 1

May 24, 2024

“BOYS, THAT not what we mean when we say measure the circumference of a tree!” (Marie Craft Photo)

MELROSE — Everyone can participate in The Big Tree Hunt, but you may need some tools. We suggest a tape measure, a yardstick, a smartphone, and some Apps on your phone to help identify your…

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May 23, 2024

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Median home sale price: $925K

May 23, 2024

MELROSE — Home sales were off a bit last month in Melrose, but the median sales price certainly wasn’t.

According to a report this week from The Warren Group, a leading provider of real estate and transaction data, the 11 single-family homes that sold in the city in April went for a median price of…

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Never forget

May 23, 2024

MEMORIAL DAY is a time to remember those service men and women who died so we can remain free. (Raj Das Photo)

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Schedule of Memorial Day ceremonies

May 23, 2024

MELROSE — The City of Melrose has announced its official Memorial Day Weekend Ceremonies schedule. The city welcomes the community to join us in honoring members of the military who lost their lives in service to our country and their families.

These events are made possible thanks to the Melrose Veterans Advisory Board, Melrose Director…

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Off to the junior prom

May 23, 2024

OFF TO MELROSE HIGH School Junior Prom at the school’s courtyard on Friday evening, May 17. A group photo of some students at the Siebel’s residence on Laurel St. pre prom.

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Mid-day inbound trains won’t stop in Melrose

May 23, 2024

BOSTON – The MBTA recently announced service changes in June on the Orange, Red, Kingston, Middleborough, Greenbush, Needham and Haverhill lines. The MBTA will continue working to maintain its infrastructure and improve reliability across the system.

Riders can find more information on service changes through in-station signage, in-station public announcements, and at mbta.com/alerts. Transit…

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Three ways to vote in override election

May 17, 2024

MELROSE — The Melrose Elections Office has announced early voting dates and strongly encourages community members to register to vote and cast their ballots in the June 18 Special Election.

The election will ask residents to vote on a Proposition 2 ½ Operating Override that, if passed by the voters, would provide $7.7 million in…