Melrose News

MELROSE — On Tuesday, about 42 percent of the city’s 21,238 registered voters overwhelmingly backed a major project designed to bring the public safety buildings into the 21st century and, hopefully, beyond.

To build a new police station at the Ripley School, renovate the decrepit fire headquarters on Main Street and build new fire houses…

MELROSE — A combination of familiar faces and new blood will be joining forces to help run the city and its schools following Tuesday’s municipal election.

Seamus Kelley won one of the three open spots on the School Committee with an impressive unofficial vote total of 4,875. He will be joined by Matthew Hartman, who…

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MELROSE — The following comes from the Melrose Alliance Against Violence.…

ARTS AND CRAFTS SOCIETY members were busy this fall on many projects, including decorative fans.

MELROSE — The Melrose Arts and Crafts Society will hold its Annual Exhibit and Sale on Saturday, Nov 4 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 131 East Foster St., Melrose.

Members were busy this fall working…

MELROSE — There is a lot at stake Tuesday.

During the 2023 City Election, those who haven’t already voted will head to the polls to choose the first woman ever elected mayor of Melrose. They will also decide whether to increase their taxes to help bring the city’s public safety buildings into the 21st century…