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Police make OUI arrest; woman charged with ID fraud

MELROSE — A 23-year-old Whitwell Street man was charged with drunk driving after allegedly creating a disturbance at the corner of Lynde and Summer streets late Friday afternoon, April 10.

Police said the driver of a Ford Explorer was said to be yelling and swearing out of the window at people on a sidewalk in…

 

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Arts Festival comes to Melrose April 25-26

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 10, 2026

 

MEMORIAL HALL will be home again this year to the Melrose Arts Festival, a showcase of the outstanding original work of the many artists from Melrose and the surrounding areas.

MELROSE — More than 43 local and area artists will display and sell their…

 

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MBS Women’s Guild meets April 21

WAKEFIELD — All women of Most Blessed Sacrament and Incarnation Parishes are warmly invited to join organizers on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, for their monthly Women’s Guild meeting. They will begin with Mass at 6:30 p.m., followed by a brief business meeting and light refreshments at 7 p.m. in the church hall.

This month, the…

 

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DCR needs lifeguards, other water safety help

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) recently announced a targeted effort to recruit lifeguards, swim instructors and other waterfront safety personnel for agency-managed pools and beaches in Greater Boston and communities north of the city ahead of the summer season, where the agency continues to see its greatest hiring needs.

Hourly salaries for certified lifeguard applicants range from $22 to $27, with additional bonuses available for staff…

 

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DOJ, FBI launch Operation Masquerade

BOSTON — Operation Masquerade, led by FBI Boston, was announced yesterday by the Department of Justice and the FBI. It’s a court-authorized technical operation to neutralize the U.S. portion of a network of small office/home office (SOHO) routers compromised by a unit within Russia’s Main Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff (GRU) Military Unit 26165…

 

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Great programs coming to the Melrose Public Library

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 10, 2026

 

MELROSE — Following are news and notes from the staff of the Melrose Public Library.

Special Announcements from The Friends of the Melrose Public Library: Friends of the Melrose Public Library invite you to their next meeting on April 15 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at…

 

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Editorial: Hunger on the rise

Melrose has very active and popular food pantries based Faith Evangelical Church and at the First Baptist Church. They are a great resource to have as more and more people come to depend on them.

According to a report Monday, food insecurity is on the rise dramatically; we’re sure it is in Melrose too.

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Melrose Symphony in sold-out family concert

SPONSORED BY THE Melrose Day Care Center and Preschool, the concert remains a beloved community tradition, successfully bridging the gap between professional artistry and the next generation of local musicians.

MELROSE — The Melrose Symphony Orchestra filled Memorial Hall to capacity Sunday, March 29 for its annual Family Concert. The sold-out event kicked off with the popular “Instrument Petting…

 

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Legislators champion support for older adults at Mystic Valley event

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 10, 2026

 

EM SHEERAN from the Office of Senator Jason Lewis, MA Representative Richard Haggerty, MA Representative Kate Lipper‑Garabedian, MA Representative Steve Ultrino, Malden Mayor Gary Christenson, Melrose Mayor Jennifer Grigoraitis, MA Representative Jeffrey Turco, MA Representative Paul Donato, Everett Mayor Robert Van Campen, Medford Mayor

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Public hearing on schools’ budget plan April 14

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 10, 2026

MELROSE — At their meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2026, and in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 71, Section 38N, the Melrose School Committee will hold a public hearing on the Melrose Public Schools Administrative Team FY27 Proposed School Budget.

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Beacon Hill Roll Call published April 10, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 10, 2026

 

 

Volume 51 – Report No. 14 March 30-April 3, 2026

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on local senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of March 30-April 3. There were no roll calls in the House last week…

 

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Make way for a new fire house

THE ENGINE 2 fire station on Tremont Street came down quickly this week. The city planned to break ground on a brand new facility Friday morning, April 10. (Mike Gentile Photo)

 

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