Melrose News

MELROSE — The coming academic year at Melrose High will include the creation of a new name for its sports teams and extracurricular clubs.

In a letter to the Red and White community last week, Principal Jason Merrill said it is time to move away from the Red Raider and come up with something that…

MELROSE — The Melrose Running Club recently donated $18,500 from the 24th Annual Melrose Run for Women to Melrose Alliance Against Violence (MAAV).

Despite the pandemic, this virtual event held over Mother’s Day weekend was a tremendous success, thanks to the dedication of Race Director Thuy Dang and her team, race sponsors, and the loyal…

MELROSE — The City of Melrose will hold a panel discussion and public forum at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 18 in the Learning Center at Melrose High School to educate residents and answer questions about the Melrose Public Library Renovation Project. The meeting will also be accessible remotely via MMTV.

“There is more information…

MELROSE — The City of Melrose announced this week that it has launched a pilot program to fill vacant storefronts with small retailers, artists, and makers. The project, funded through a grant from Massachusetts Office of Business Development is designed to provide opportunities for economic growth and added vitality in downtown Melrose.

Project: Pop-Up allows small retailers…

MELROSE — With the city cautiously emerging from a pandemic, the Chamber of Commerce will hold its popular Summer Stroll on Friday, July 30.

Come to downtown Melrose from 6 to 9 p.m., brush off those Covid blues, and be reminded of what makes our community so special… you and your neighbors.

In order to…

Summer Stroll next Friday

MELROSE — The Melrose Chamber of Commerce and the City of Melrose will host the Eighth Annual Summer Stroll on Friday, July 30. Come to downtown Melrose from 6 to 9 p.m., brush off those COVID blues, and be reminded of what makes our community so special: You and your neighbors…