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Long may it wave

June 1, 2023

LOCAL BROWNIES show their patriotism as they prepare to march in this year’s Memorial Day parade. (Neil Zolot Photo)

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Parade returns to honor those who gave all

June 1, 2023

A COLOR GUARD helped lead this year’s Memorial Day parade, the first the city’s had since 2019. (Neil Zolot Photo)

By NEIL ZOLOT

MELROSE – For the first time since 2019, a Memorial Day weekend parade and ceremony were held in the city on Sunday, May 28. The parade started at Memorial Hall, proceeded down…

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WAKEFIELD – After seven months of public hearings, the Wakefield Conservation Commission voted Tuesday night to deny Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School’s Notice of Intent for the construction of new school, parking lots and athletic fields in a wooded area off Hemlock Road that is owned by the school.

The unanimous 5-0…

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Honoring the fallen

May 30, 2023

On May 27, the fallen were honored at Wyoming Cemetary. There was a great turnout for the flag replacement and retirement ceremony. (Courtesy photo)

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Respecting our wounded veterans

May 28, 2023

THOUSANDS OF motorcycle enthusiasts rode to raise money for and awareness of our wounded veterans during a run that came through the city on Sunday afternoon. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

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Young at heart

May 25, 2023

MELROSE — Anita Schlesinger turns 100 on June 10. A resident of Melrose since 1950.

She’s the proud mother of seven children that feel lucky to have her. She always looks for the positive side of life. Many great memories of summers at the cottage on Lucas Pond in Northwood, NH…

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May 25, 2023

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Traffic restrictions for Memorial Day Parade

May 25, 2023

MELROSE — The 2023 Melrose Memorial Day Parade honoring the City’s fallen veterans and their families and Gold Star Families is scheduled for Sunday, May 28, at 1:30 p.m.

The parade will proceed down Main Street and turn left onto Sylvan Street into the Wyoming Cemetery, where the Memorial Day Closing Ceremonies will take place…

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Help honor veterans with American flags

May 25, 2023

MELROSE — This Memorial Day, the Melrose Veterans’ Services Office, Veterans Advisory Board and Mayor Paul Brodeur invite the public to help decorate the graves of veterans with American flags on Saturday, May 27, at 9 a.m. at Wyoming Cemetery, located at 205 Sylvan St. *Please note that this event was previously scheduled for 10 a.m. and is…