Melrose News

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 26, 2026

June 17 was the last day of the 2025-26 school year in Melrose. Students and those who teach them have earned a great summer away from the classroom.

In a lot of those rooms in the local school system and in classes across the country…

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 26, 2026

MELROSE — Here are some examples of calls answered recently by the Melrose Police Department:

MONDAY, JUNE 15

At 4:33 a.m. police dealt with a parking issue on Reading Hill Avenue.

An odor of gas was reported inside a Pleasant Street building around 8:05 a.m…

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 26, 2026

MELROSE — The following updates and announcements come from the staff of the Melrose Public Library.

Hours

Open Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m.

Open Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m to 9 p.m (Upper Level closes at 8 p.m.)

Open Fridays and Saturdays from…

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 19, 2026

MELROSE — The City Council this week backed a resolution calling for more transparency and accountability at all levels of government, but the move was clearly targeted at the sometimes-opaque state Legislature.

Authored by Ward 6’s Cal Finocchiaro, the resolution was supported by other councilors…

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 19, 2026

MELROSE — With affordable housing advocates in the audience, the City Council Monday approved putting $150,000 into a fund designed to help create more affordable options for a more diverse citizenry in Melrose.

The council voted 10-1 to allocate the money to the Affordable Housing…

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 19, 2026

The following was submitted by the candidates’ campaigns.
McDonald: Audit a big issue in Senate race

MALDEN — Recent twin votes suggest a growing divide in the 5th Middlesex State Senate race between candidates on transparency and an audit of the state legislature…

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 19, 2026

BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass new legislation that safeguards the wellbeing of children, particularly those in state and foster care. The bill increases access to community support for children at risk of court involvement and strengthens investigations…

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 19, 2026

LYNN – My Brother’s Table has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding through Cummings Foundation’s annual grant program, which awarded $35 million this year. Chosen through a competitive review process that drew a record 959 applicants, the Lynn-based organization will receive…