Melrose News

Published July 31, 2020

MELROSE — Research has shown that the time surrounding Prom and Graduation is the most dangerous time in a teenager’s life. According to recent statistics from the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration, one in three children under age 21 who died in alcohol-related accidents died during prom and graduation season.…

Published July 31, 2020

MELROSE — Not long after the Memorial Day murder of George Floyd by a white police officer in Minneapolis, many in…

Published July 31, 2020

MELROSE — Bring a mask and an eye for art to this Sunday’s Summer Arts Market, hosted outside at the Beebe Estate on August 2, 12 – 5 p.m. Modeled after the successful opening of the Sally Frank Farmer’s Market, about a dozen artists will exhibit and sell their work from under…

Published July 31, 2020

Published July 24, 2020

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—Nursing homes have taken a devastating hit in the COVID-19 pandemic, but one facility here in Melrose has pulled off a near-miracle.

The Residence at Melrose Station on Essex Street has bucked…

Published July 24, 2020

MELROSE — Concern swept through…

Published July 24, 2020

Chapter 2

By GAIL LOWE

Otis now reaches for the letter opener, the one Fern gave him for Christmas the year before she was diagnosed with cancer. She’d had the silver handle engraved with his initials. OK. Otis Kingston. He has always liked the sound of his name—and his initials—and is…

Published July 24, 2020

MELROSE — Melrose voters have begun receiving Official Vote by Mail Applications in their mail boxes. These application cards were sent to all registered voters by the Secretary of State’s office and should be delivered to all households over the next few days.  

In response to the health and safety concerns related…

Posted on: Thursday, July 16, 2020

MELROSE — Concern is sweeping through the Melrose High community today after officials confirmed at least one student has tested positive for COVID-19.

Following is a statement from Mayor Paul Brodeur, issued yesterday.

“The health and safety of our children is the top priority of our city and our…

Published July 17, 2020

MELROSE — The Melrose Education Foundation has announced the grant recipients in our first round of giving in the 2020-2021 school year.

Grants are awarded in three categories: Innovation, Boost and Professional Development. Each supports innovation and excellence in Melrose Public Schools. From 40 applications, 12 grants were awarded based on…