Melrose News

Published May 7, 2021

MELROSE — The 2021 city election season opened this week with a several current office holders taking out nomination papers for another term and one resident formally announcing her intention to run a seat on the City Council.

The city election is November 2.

Manjula Karamcheti of Botolph Street took out nomination papers for election…

Published May 7, 2021

MELROSE — Cultural differences and perspectives are shared in four new programs produced by local residents and organizations highlighting diversity equity and inclusion. All programs are available on demand on MMTV’s YouTube channel & cable TV channels Verizon 38, Comcast 3 Please check the schedule on www.MMTV3.org for TV viewing times…

Published May 7, 2021

MELROSE — The Melrose Chamber of Commerce and Presenting Sponsor Gately Funeral Home invite the public to shop, eat and do business this Saturday, May 8th.

Come to downtown Melrose and Franklin Square/Franklin Street to support your local businesses. There will be some great deals and sales while supplies last.

“While the…

Published April 30, 2021

By GAIL LOWE

MELROSE—The City of Melrose, in partnership with National Grid, observed Earth Day, Thursday, April 22, in an innovative and forward thinking way.

Representatives from the utility company announced the deployment of pole-mounted electric vehicle (EV) chargers, unveiling a first-in-the-region program intended to expand EV adoption, accelerate usage and…

Published April 30, 2021

MELROSE—Melrose Public Schools and the larger community are mourning the loss of 17-year old Grace Zinck of Melrose, who passed away at home on Friday, April 23.

“Amazing Grace,” as she was affectionately known, touched the hearts of thousands, not the least her parents, Brian and Cathy Zinck of Melrose and…

Published April 30, 2021

Published April 23, 2021

Reaction was swift to Tuesday’s guilty verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was accused of killing George Floyd, an act that sparked outrage and protests across the globe.

Assistant Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Katherine Clark, the Prospect Street Democrat, said: 

“The horrifying…

Published April 23, 2021

MELROSE — Mayor Paul Brodeur announced that the Melrose Slow Streets initiative and application are now open, and materials distribution will begin on May 15th.

Last year, the City of Melrose was awarded a MassDOT Shared Streets & Spaces grant to fund reimagined outdoor spaces for safer dining and recreation.

Melrose used the…