Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026
YAYA CALLAHAN
By YAYA CALLAHAN Introduced MHS assistant principals
Lazy, ungrateful, spoiled, rude, boring, but mostly “no future.” That’s what people keep calling my generation. And I know you’re wondering why I said those words first. Well, because my whole life, people have acted like…
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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026
AVA DOWNS
By AVA DOWNS Farewell Address
Good Evening.
If you do not know me, my name is Ava Downs and I’m extremely honored to be speaking before you today delivering the farewell address on behalf of the class of 2026.
I am incredibly proud…
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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 29, 2026
MELROSE — Bishop Fenwick High School has recognized the 137 students from Senior, Junior and Sophomore years who have earned their place as a National Honor Society member for 2026. Among the recipients were eight students from Melrose.
The awards were presented at a ceremony…
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Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 29, 2026
THIS YEAR THE CITY HELD several Memorial Day observances, which included school assemblies, memorial rededications and the planting of flags on veterans’ graves in Wyoming Cemetery. (Photo courtesy of City Hall)
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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 29, 2026
MELROSE — On June 6, the Polymnia Choral Society will present “Polymnia Goes to Broadway,” a concert and sing-along filled with favorite and familiar songs from past and present Broadway hit shows. The concert promises to be a fun-filled event appropriate for all ages. The…
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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 29, 2026
For more than a decade, Melrose Grad Night has been providing a safe, inclusive all-night celebration for Melrose High School graduates. Melrose Grad Night provides a safe space for students to celebrate together and has 90% participation!
It is an incredible night where students participate…
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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 29, 2026
With solemn ceremonies, memorial rededications, and acts of volunteerism and service, the Melrose community stepped up last week to honor all the members of the military, especially those from Melrose, who have died in service to the country.
Thank you to the city staff and…
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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 29, 2026
Volume 51 – Report No. 21 • May 18-22, 2026
THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ and representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of May 19-23. All Senate roll calls were related to the Senate version…
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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 29, 2026
JASON LEWIS
MELROSE — State Senator Jason Lewis will be holding office hours in Melrose on Monday, June 1, 2026, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at the Milano Center, 201 W. Foster St.
Any Melrose resident is welcome to attend office hours, with…
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