Melrose News

Published August 7, 2020

MELROSE — The Melrose Chamber of Commerce and Presenting Sponsor Gately Funeral Home invite the public to shop, eat and do business during Saturdays in August.

Come to downtown Melrose and Franklin Square/Franklin Street to support your local businesses in a safe and socially distant way outside, but don’t forget your…

Published August 7, 2020

Posted on: Thursday, August 6, 2020

MELROSE — On Friday, August 7 from 10 p.m. – 2 a.m., The Grad Night Team will present an outdoor, City/Health Department approved Grad Night Celebration.

We need volunteers!

We are very serious about the safety of grads and volunteers. All are required to wear masks/face coverings at all…

Published July 31, 2020

MELROSE — Parents had plenty to say about the local schools’ reopening proposal released last weekend by the city’s new chief educational officer Dr. Julie Kukenberger.

The plan, which must be submitted July 31 to the state’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, calls for a couple of options in the age…

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…