Melrose News

MELROSE — Remaining cautious and with eyes turned to a possible coronavirus spike after the February break, the School Committee decided this week to keep everyone masked inside the city’s educational facilities until at least March 21.

The move did not sit well with many, including conflicted members of the school board. The decision is…

MELROSE — While actually home sales were off last month from where they were the year before, the median price of single-families in the city just keep rising.

In January, 7 single-families sold in Melrose, down from 13 in January 2021. However, those 7 homes fetched a median price of $850,000, up significantly from the…

MELROSE — The Board of Health Tuesday rescinded the city’s coronavirus mask mandate in all indoor public spaces effective immediately. Schools are not included in that decision.

All three Board of Health members approved the recision. As positive cases continue to fall and other metrics show a virus currently in retreat, Melrose joined a growing list of…

MELROSE — With the mental health of kids of paramount concern, the School Committee this week created an administrative post to help.

The director of Social Emotional Learning will deal with youths from pre-Kindergarten age to post-graduate. The position-holder will be a member of the district’s leadership team.

“Informed by current research and best practices…

MELROSE — On Thursday, February 17, the School Committee will hold a public hearing and allow feedback on a proposal to change the name and logo of the teams and extracurricular clubs at Melrose High.

The hearing will begin at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at Melrose City Hall. All interested persons will…