Melrose News

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…

Published May 8, 2020

MELROSE — The city’s educational overseers decided this week to seek the financial middle ground as they face an indefinite period of funding uncertainty resulting from the all-encompassing devastation wrought by the coronavirus pandemic.

On Tuesday, the School Committee approved a $36,976,124 spending plan for the 2020-21 academic year, down over $1…

Published May 8, 2020

MELROSE — The Melrose Running Club regrets to announce that the 23rd annual 3.5-mile Melrose Run for Women, a Mother’s Day tradition, has been cancelled due to coronavirus safety precautions. We will miss gathering with the hundreds of women who gather each year to support each other and the Melrose Alliance Against…

Published May 8, 2020

MELROSE — The City Yard at 72 Tremont St. will be opening on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays for Melrose residents only. We will be open during normal business hours for collection of recyclables and yard waste. These new hours will begin on Saturday, May 9 and will continue until further notice.

Although…

Published May 8, 2020

Posted on: Thursday, May 7, 2020

MELROSE — Chief Michael L. Lyle shares this update on the COVID-19 public health crisis.

“Thank you to residents for your cooperation during these unprecedented times,” Chief Lyle said. “Though the number of cases may be decreasing, the situation surrounding COVID-19 is very much ongoing and we ask that…

Published May 1, 2020

MELROSE — Mayor Paul Brodeur has formed an Economic Development Task Force to address the impacts COVID-19 has had and will have on Melrose small businesses.

“Our local merchants and small businesses are among the primary reasons so many of us love living in Melrose. Their generosity and vibrancy are key in…