Melrose News

MELROSE — This Saturday, April 27, State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian, partnering with the Melrose Department of Public Works will host Recycling & Sustainability Day at Melrose Public High School from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

At the event, Melrosians can recycle and receive a rebate for their old dehumidifiers with National Grid; learn about home…

MELROSE — Mayor Jen Grigoraitis and Interim Superintendent of Schools John Macero pledged to keep the community updated on the current financial situation of both the city and its School Department. The last communication was on April 11 and is accessible at https://www.melroseschools.com/article/1548694). 

Following is the most recent update, released this week.

Review &…

MELROSE — The City of Melrose and Mayor Jennifer Grigoraitis are sharing the following for the week of April 22-26:

An update on city finances & management in the first 100 days

1. Employment Policies & Practices: The City is in the final stages of a review and update of its personnel manual and policies…

MELROSE — School officials use a lot of different data to determine how well kids are learning, but the 2024 U.S. News & World Report ranking of the country’s best high schools should be welcome news for all stakeholders in the city’s educational system.

Melrose High ranks 60th best in the state and 1,568th best…

MELROSE — While a dollar figure and the exact impact on taxpayers are still to be worked out, city officials plan to request an override of Proposition 2 1/2.

The reason: School needs and expenses are rising too quickly for the city’s ability to keep up with them.

On Thursday, April 11, Mayor Jen Grigoraitis…