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OPCD: Learn more about affordable housing lottery Dec. 11

November 27, 2023

52 WEST EMERSON ST. includes an affordable two-bedroom condo unit.

MELROSE — The Melrose Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) has announced there is an upcoming lottery to purchase an affordable condominium at 52 West Emerson St. in Melrose. The condominium will be ready for purchase shortly after the lottery date. The affordable unit…

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Red Hawk Robotics soars through pre-season competitions

November 27, 2023

By DANIEL MURPHY

MELROSE — Ever since placing 11th out of 80 teams in their division in the FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston, Texas this past April, Melrose High School’s Red Hawk Robotics has continued their winning ways. From June to November, from Worcester, Massachusetts to Falmouth, Maine, Red Hawk Robotics…

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Mt. Hood Park Association hosts annual Children’s Holiday Party Dec. 3

November 27, 2023

SANTA CLAUS will be stopping by the Mt. Hood Clubhouse very soon.

MELROSE — The Mt. Hood Park Association invites the public to attend its annual and festive Children’s Holiday Party at the Mount Hood Clubhouse, 100 Slayton Rd., Melrose on Sunday, December 3 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Join organizers…

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Lights! Camera! Action!

November 25, 2023

LAST WEEK Hollywood came to Melrose to film some scenes on Charles Street and Oakland Street for the sequel to “Beetlejuice.” The film stars Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara and Jenna Ortega, the lead actress shown here riding a bicycle. Director Tim Burton was in the area as well. (Jennifer Gentile Photos)

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Trinity Church’s Festival of Trees Dec. 1 and 2

November 22, 2023

YOUNG PARISHONERS admire some of the theme trees being created for Trinity Church’s upcoming Festival of Trees.

MELROSE — As part Melrose’s Home for the Holidays, Trinity Episcopal Church, located at 131 West Emerson St., will hold their annual Festival of Trees on Friday, Dec 1 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday…

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No supt. candidate interview Monday

November 22, 2023

MELROSE — The Melrose School Committee has announced that the Community Meet-and-Greet and School Committee interview scheduled for Monday, November 27 have been cancelled as Priya Tahiliani has elected to withdraw her candidacy for the position.

The final candidate Community Meet-and-Greet, from 4:30-5:30 in the Melrose High School Learning Commons, along with the School…

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November 22, 2023

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Holiday rivalry

November 22, 2023

EVERYONE IS THINKING IT. One Laurel Street resident said it. We hope you had a great Thanksgiving. Now, let’s go on to the next holiday. (Photo submitted by Melissa Trzepacz)

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Home sale prices keep on rising in Melrose

November 22, 2023

MELROSE — The 14 single-family homes sold last month in Melrose fetched a median price of $806,500, according to a new report from The Warren Group, a leading provider of national real estate and transaction data.

The median sales price of the single-families sold in the city in October represents a nearly $100,000 increase over…

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Chamber’s Home for the Holidays next weekend

November 22, 2023

MELROSE — It’s that time of year, and the Melrose Chamber of Commerce wants to celebrate the season with you.

On Friday, Dec. 1 and Saturday, Dec. 2, the Chamber hosts Home for the Holidays, a citywide holiday open house that ushers in the holiday season in here in Melrose. This event is generously co-sponsored…