Melrose News

Published June 5, 2020

MELROSE — For the past few weeks, the Melrose Small Business Task force has been actively engaged with small business owners (SBOs) to better understand…

Published June 5, 2020

CAMBRIDGE — Cambridge Financial Group, Inc., the mutual holding company for Cambridge Savings Bank completed its acquisition of Melrose Bancorp, Inc. (OTC: MELR), the holding company of Melrose Bank, effective June 1.

“We are proud to carry on the legacy of Melrose Bank, and commit to a level of excellence that continues…

Published June 5, 2020

As leadership transition moves ahead, robust planning for fall continues

Posted on: Wednesday, June 3, 2020

MELROSE — Entering the final weeks of a school year like no other, the Melrose Public School District continues to take action on major priorities, including a Superintendent of Schools transition and a robust planning process for the fall…

Published May 29, 2020

MELROSE — Governor Charlie Baker recently announced his plans for opening up Massachusetts and Melrose will begin its transition as well, following the guidelines issued by the state.

“It’s important for folks to understand that this is by no means a return to business as usual,” said Mayor Paul Brodeur. “The Statewide…

Published May 29, 2020

MELROSE — The City Council continues to pore over Mayor Paul Brodeur’s first spending plan, an $88.4 million budget document that allocates about 2 percent more than what municipal government and the schools have to work with this year.

The mayor’s budget covering the year beginning July 1 proposes $5 million for the…

Published May 29, 2020

MELROSE — Before the world got run over by the coronavirus, Melrose High’s Class of 2020 was supposed to graduate early Friday night.

While that won’t be happening, Melrose High Principal Jason Merrill sent out a message on Twitter this week urging everyone to wear red on May 29 to show…

Published May 29, 2020

By KATIE LANNAN
State House News Service

BOSTON — New state guidance allows for high schools to hold in-person, outdoor graduation ceremonies starting July 19, with certain safety precautions in place and as long as public health data around COVID-19 allows the state to continue along its reopening plan.

Graduation ceremonies…

Here are some graduation guidelines set by the state.

Published May 29, 2020

High school graduations are an important ceremony in the lives of the graduate and their loved ones. High school graduation ceremonies should proceed with the following schedule and guidelines:

• Ceremonies held between now and July 18 should be held virtually or…

Published May 22, 2020