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Community Preservation Act means community protection

December 10, 2020

Published December 11, 2020

By FINN McSWEENEY and RYAN WILLIAMS

Melrose residents are passionate about our little city. Volunteerism and community engagement abound here because so many of us share a desire to protect the Melrose of today while planning the Melrose of tomorrow.

We have collectively invested thousands of hours to give input to…

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PHOTO: In support of Melrose Alliance Against Violence

December 10, 2020

THE COMMUNITY turned out in force for MAAV’s socially-distanced 25th Annual Walk Against Violence over the weekend of October 24 and 25. People walked the traditional route around Ell Pond individually, with friends, family, small groups or organizations. The event raised awareness about domestic violence and over $50,000 for MAAV to continue their outreach and

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December 10, 2020

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The T-shirt tradition continues Saturday

December 3, 2020

Published December 4, 2020

THIS YEAR, stop by Brad Hutchinson Real Estate at 193 Green St. and pick up your “make it at home” T-shirt craft bag. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

MELROSE — For over 25 years, Melrosians have come to the Brad Hutchinson Real Estate office for this creative craft. It nicely coordinates…

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Affordable home ownership opportunity on Greenleaf Place

December 3, 2020

Published December 4, 2020

MELROSE — People have until Monday, Jan. 4 at 4 p.m. to apply to for one affordable, 2-bedroom unit at 8 Greenleaf Pl., a new three-story, residential condominium development in Melrose with six units.

The affordable unit with approximately 1,500 square feet of living space is being offered by lottery to…

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MHS Band selling trees this weekend

December 3, 2020

Published December 4, 2020

VOLUNTEERS FOR the Melrose High School Marching Band Christmas tree sale are ready to go this weekend. (Courtesy Photo)

MELROSE — The Melrose High School Marching Band’s Annual Christmas Tree Sale is happening this weekend.

From Friday, Dec. 4 to Sunday, Dec. 6, in the high school parking lot, the fresh…

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December 3, 2020

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Local COVID cases spike

November 25, 2020

Published November 27, 2020

MELROSE — While acknowledging the difficulty of the request, Mayor Paul Brodeur last week urged Melrosians to stay put for the 2020 Thanksgiving holiday as the COVID-19 pandemic continued unabated.

Speaking remotely on Thursday, November 19, Brodeur cited big spikes locally in total positive cases over the previous 14 days. He said…

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Small Business Saturday is here

November 25, 2020

Published November 27, 2020

MELROSE — On Saturday, November 28, the Melrose Chamber of Commerce wants to share Small Business Saturday® with you!

This national campaign, started by American Express®, happens the Saturday after Black Friday and reminds us all: Support our local small businesses. Think of a few stores, restaurants or businesses you would…

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Meet Mike Simonelli, now the barber of Brightview

November 25, 2020

Published November 27, 2020

By GAIL LOWE

MELROSE —When Michael (Mike) Simonelli was a high school student, he worked part-time at a textile mill, a chicken store and a local market where he made deliveries to customers. But none of these jobs would lead him to the career he enjoyed for 68 years…