Melrose News

Published May 22, 2020

MELROSE — Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Melrose will not be able to have its traditional Memorial Day parade and ceremonies this year. However, our veterans will still be remembered in other ways.

“The Memorial Day parade and observances are a beautiful annual tradition that bring together veterans…

Published May 22, 2020

By JAMES BENNETT

MELROSE — Early in the morning on Valentine’s Day of 1918, an 83 year old retired pipefitter named Wesley J. Furlong died peacefully in his bed at 47 Sanford Street. Some of his neighbors grieved his loss, but…

Posted on: Thursday, May 21, 2020

Governor Charlie Baker announced his plans for opening up Massachusetts this week, 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…

Published May 15, 2020

By MARK SARDELLA

MELROSE – Given the financial devastation that local restaurants have suffered and are likely to continue suffering as a result of the COVID-19 shutdown, the Boards of Health in Melrose and Wakefield will give food establishments a break on the fees they pay for their permits for the coming year.…

Published May 15, 2020

By ARNOLD KOCH

MELROSE — In April, the U.S. unemployment rate jumped to 14.7 percent, the highest level since the Great Depression. Back then, the stock market crashed on Black Tuesday, October 29, 1929. In days, nearly $30 billion was lost. By 1930, businesses were closing, jobs were scarce, and banks,…

Published May 15, 2020

MELROSE — Two crews from the State Police Bomb Squad detonated an old artillery shell found on Warren Street Monday morning, May 11.

Fire Chief Ed Collina said the 3-inch by 1-foot shell was found while excavating work was being done…

Published May 15, 2020

Published May 8, 2020

MELROSE — The City of Melrose will distribute masks to every household in the city beginning early next week.

“We had been working behind the scenes to procure enough masks to distribute them to everyone over 60, and then the opportunity arose to buy more,” said Mayor Paul Brodeur. “I am happy…

Published May 8, 2020

By MARK SARDELLA

Tuesday night’s Regional Summit meeting was a first in a number of respects. It may have been the first time representatives of Melrose and five nearby communities have met in a formal setting to share ideas. Plus, with the unique circumstances imposed by the COVID-19 shutdown, the meeting had to…