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Melrose Jazz Fest a resounding success

May 7, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

NOAH ALLEN of our garden behind the Melrose Jazz Fest guitar. (Photo by Raj Das of ED Photography)

MELROSE — Thanks to a generous grant from the Melrose Cultural Council and some amazing sponsors, Melrose Jazz Fest was a resounding success.

Despite the chilly…

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EDITORIAL: Helping the trades

May 7, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

We need more tradespeople, and Gov. Maura Healey knows it.

As many as 2,500 high school students are poised to gain access to career technical training and potentially earn industry credentials under a funding infusion from the surtax on high-income earners.

After touring Assabet Valley…

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Help The Bread Shop return to baking

May 7, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

MELROSE — A Go Fund Me page has been established to help The Bread Shop get back to business.

The Tremont Street bakery — a popular presence at area farmers markets and beyond — suffered a serious setback recently when an electrical fire forced owners…

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Police stop and cite several drivers

May 7, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

MELROSE — Following are some examples of calls handled recently by the Melrose Police Department:

TUESDAY, APRIL 28

Parking tickets were issued after 2 a.m. on Myrtle Street and at Main and Mount Vernon streets.

A verbal warning was issued around 6:10 a.m. at West…

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“Dark Tide” author Stephen Puleo to speak at book signing

May 6, 2026

STEPHEN PULEO is the author of eight nonfiction books, including “Dark Tide”.

WAKEFIELD — Local author and historian Stephen Puleo will talk about the Great Molasses Flood and his book “Dark Tide” on Tuesday, May 12 at the West Side Social Club.

There are limited tickets remaining for this event, hosted by the Wakefield Sons…

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Melrose Kitchen and Sustainability Tour May 17

May 6, 2026

THIS IS one of the kitchens on the upcoming tour.

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 1, 2026

MELROSE – Tickets are on sale now for the popular Melrose Kitchen Tour on Sunday, May 17 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. In its 13th season the tour features new kitchens that have never…

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New book on Middlesex Fells coming soon

May 6, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 1, 2026

CHARLESTON, SC — Arcadia Publishing announces the publication of “Walls, Rock, and Rum: Colonial History and the Founding of Middlesex Fells,” a new history of the area by Alison C. Simcox and Douglas L. Heath.

About the book

Middlesex Fells, located north of Boston, is…

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Lewis backs environmental bond bill

May 5, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 1, 2026

BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass the Mass Ready Act, an environmental bond bill that takes action to reduce plastic waste, invest in climate preparedness, and protect natural resources statewide.

The Senate’s legislation supports the removal of “forever…

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BREAKING NEWS: Child dies in playground tragedy

May 5, 2026

MELROSE — Tragedy struck the Winthrop Elementary School community Monday afternoon when three people on the playground were struck by a fallen tree brought down in high winds. Two of the three injured were children. One has died.

Just before 3 p.m., first responders were called to the First Street area and quickly realized the…

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Wakefield Sons & Daughters of Italy plan activities and make donations

May 5, 2026

LODGE MEMBER Jim introduces a film about local hero Michael Marino at the April meeting.

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 1, 2026

WAKEFIELD — An author event, charitable donations and upcoming activities were the hot topics at the April meeting of the Wakefield Sons & Daughters of Italy.

It was a full…

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Free Memorial Hall concert May 11

May 4, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 1, 2026

MELROSE — The public is invited to join the Me2/ Orchestra for a free concert on Monday, May 11 at 8 p.m. at Melrose Memorial Hall, 590 Main Street, Melrose.

Under the direction of Music Director and Conductor Ronald Braunstein, the orchestra will perform selections…