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…
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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…
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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…
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ON FRIDAY, May 22, residents grew concerned as female swan “Rose” of Ell Pond was visibly distressed. She had a hook embedded in her beak with about a foot of fishing line attached. Linda Amato, a Wildlife Licensed Rehabber, was able to come to the rescue and remove it. (Kate Hannan Photo)
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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…
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FROM THE BOSTON GUARDIAN of January 13, 1912. (Courtesy Photo)
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…
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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…
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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.…
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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,…
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