Melrose News

Published November 6, 2020

Published November 6, 2020

MELROSE — The City of Melrose will dedicate the new Vietnam Reflection Area at the Knoll on Wednesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day.

The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. Please wear masks and maintain social distancing.

If you have questions, contact the Melrose Veterans’ Services Office at 781-979-4186.

Published October 30, 2020

MELROSE— The Melrose Police Department would like to share safety tips and guidance regarding Halloween activities to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Recommended trick-or-treating hours in Melrose are 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. However, the City advises community members should made modifications to traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating should they choose…

Published October 30, 2020

Question 1

MELROSE — In addition to voting for president, United States Senator, Representative in Congress, State Senator and State Representative, Massachusetts voters casting ballots in the Nov. 3 election face two ballot questions.

Question 1 pertains to Motor Vehicle Mechanical Data. A “Yes” vote would provide motor vehicle owners and independent…

Published October 30, 2020

By GAIL LOWE

MELROSE — The painting of a mural designed by Boston-based artist Silvia Lopez Chavez will be “unveiled” early in November at Melrose High School.

The mural is…

Published October 30, 2020

Published October 23, 2020

MELROSE — Mayor Paul Brodeur and the City Council this week declared October Domestic Violence Awareness Month here, and recognized the important work of the Melrose Alliance Against Violence on its 25th anniversary.

During an October 19 meeting, a proclamation was read into the record.

The proclamation reads:

“Whereas, domestic violence…

Published October 23, 2020

MELROSE — The Department of Public Works wants to continue its upgrade of the city’s water system, more than a year after one of its weak spots was exposed on Brazil Street.

This week, the City Council was asked to authorize borrowing $875,000 from the MWRA’s Local Water System Assistance Program so improvements…

Published October 23, 2020

MELROSE — Everything is different in the fall of 2020. Melrose kids finally went back to their school buildings this week after a month of learning from home. The Red Raider sports teams — those that are allowed to play during the pandemic — are competing in shortened seasons. City government…