Melrose News

Published July 3, 2020

MELROSE — The city will hold a modified 4th of July Celebration for all ages on Saturday, July. This all-day celebration is free and will be held throughout Melrose. 

For the past 50+ years, thousands of residents have joined us for our annual Bike and Carriage Parade around the Common Park.…

Published July 3, 2020

Published June 26, 2020

LYNNFIELD — A serial sex offender from Melrose was arrested Friday, June 19, several days after he was reportedly seen masturbating in a motor vehicle outside MarketStreet’s Club Pilates.

Local police arrested 34-year-old Tyler Jacquard, 34, of 9 Beacon Pl., Melrose around 1 p.m. on a warrant stemming from…

Published June 26, 2020

MELROSE — Do you know a man who has positively impacted male culture? One who is a role model to other men and boys in the community? They may be a candidate for the new Men4MAAV Excellence in Male Leadership Award.

This award, which will be awarded to a man (or men)…

Published June 26, 2020

By MARK SARDELLA

MELROSE — Ruth Clay, Health Director for the district that comprises Melrose and Wakefield, said that the number of COVID-19 cases in both communities remains “flat.” A portion of last Thursday night’s Board of Health meeting was devoted to a joint session with both the Wakefield and Melrose…

Published June 26, 2020

MELROSE — As the Fourth of July and summer celebrations approach, Chief Michael Lyle and the Melrose Police Department would like to remind residents that the use of fireworks is illegal in Massachusetts.

It is illegal to use, possess or sell fireworks of any kind in Massachusetts, including Class C fireworks,…

Published June 26, 2020

Published June 19, 2020

Posted on: Thursday, June 18, 2020

The Melrose High Class of 2020 got shortchanged in a number of ways during the last months of their public school careers. Tonight, however, we can do show our appreciation for all the seniors have accomplished despite living in a pandemic.

There will be a “Rolling Rally” Senior Car…

Published June 19, 2020

MELROSE — Nerves were raw this week as the City Council continued its debate of a move by Mayor Paul Brodeur to divert $26,000 away from the Police Department and invest it in on-going diversity, inclusion and anti-racism efforts.

As protests demanding social justice and equality continued across the country — including one…