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Great programs in store at the Melrose Public Library

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 24, 2026

MELROSE — Following are some announcements and updates from the staff of the Melrose Public Library.

Special announcements from The Friends of the Melrose Public Library

The Friends of the Melrose Public Library’s annual spring book sale will be on Saturday, May 9 from 10…

 

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What to do with pizza boxes

MELROSE — Are pizza boxes recyclable? Pizza boxes are cardboard, a highly sought-after material that can be recycled into new products. Remove all food, liners, and pizza savers (plastic tables) before putting the box in the recycling. Leftover pizza can be composted or put in the trash. Liners and pizza savers go in the trash.

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Why Earth Day matters more than ever

 

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 24, 2026

By KATHLEEN ROGERS

Fifty-seven years ago this week, Earth Day changed American politics. On April 22, 1970, 20 million American, about 10% of the entire U.S. population, took to the streets, campuses, and town squares in a single day to demand action after 150…

 

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Lipper-Garabedian holding Recycling and Sustainability Day May 2

MELROSE — State Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose) will be hosting her fifth annual Recycling and Sustainability Day for the city of Melrose on Saturday, May 2, taking place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Melrose High School.

Lipper-Garabedian has partnered with the Melrose Department of Public Works and local organizations in the city and across…

 

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Melrose Symphony announces May Pops finale featuring virtuoso violinist Irina Muresanu

IRINA MURESANU is a prizewinning violinist who has performed worldwide

MELROSE – The Melrose Symphony Orchestra concludes its season with a festive May Pops concert on Saturday, May 2, at 8 p.m. at Memorial Hall.

The performance features a collaboration with internationally acclaimed violinist Irina Muresanu. A former soloist with the Boston Pops and a…

 

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EDITORIAL: Empty out the medicine cabinet

Published in the April 17, 2026 edition of the Melrose Weekly News 

People realize that too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. The result is dangerous and often tragic.

Local police departments and the federal Drug Enforcement Administration realize this too. That why they host programs where thousands of folks…

 

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Georgia Tech grad

ATLANTA — The Georgia Institute of Technology presented degrees to approximately 7,200 undergraduate and graduate students during the Institute’s 269th Commencement exercises Dec. 11 to 13, 2025, at McCamish Pavilion (Ph.D. and bachelor’s) and Bobby Dodd Stadium (master’s).

Among the graduates were Christian Van Houten of Melrose.

 

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Spring street sweeping begins next week

MELROSE — The City of Melrose Public Works Department began the Spring Street Sweeping Program this month. Sweeping areas are organized by city voting wards and precincts. The schedule is subject to weather and will be updated accordingly.

Please make every effort to have vehicles removed from the roadway by 7 a.m. on scheduled days…

 

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Plenty to do at the Melrose Public Library

MELROSE — Following are announcements and updates from the staff of the Melrose Public Library.

Special announcements from The Friends of the Melrose Public Library

The Friends of the Melrose Public Library’s annual spring book sale will be on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Melrose Public Library Meeting Room…

 

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Senator Lewis and Rep. Lipper-Garabedian announce grant for Melrose Fire Department

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 17, 2026

 

JASON LEWIS
KATE LIPPER-GARABEDIAN

BOSTON — State Senator Jason Lewis and State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian announce that the Melrose Fire Department is receiving a $12,376 state grant to purchase new safety equipment to protect their firefighters through the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program.

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Home front Civil Defense during World War II

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 17, 2026

 

A BOSTON METROPOLITAN AREA blackout map included Melrose.

 

By A.E. MACDONALD

When Germany declared war on the United States on December 11, 1941, in support of their agreement with Japan, there was concern about the amount of goods America shipped to the European…

 

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Lipper-Garabedian on cell phone, social media bans

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 17, 2026

 

 

KATE LIPPER-GARABEDIAN

 

BOSTON – State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose) joined the Massachusetts House of Representatives last week to pass a bill requiring social media companies to implement age verification systems to prohibit users under the age of 14 and require parental consent…

 

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