Melrose News

Published October 11, 2019

The following is another in a series of “Around Town” articles.

MELROSE — Melrose has been buzzing about it all year. No, not the mayor’s race, but the first-ever pursuit of an equally important topic: Where can you get a decent cheeseburger in Melrose? Around Town can now confirm that the verdict…

Published October 11, 2019

MELROSE — Beginning in early November, Melrose residents can recycle clothing, shoes and household items with free curbside pick-up. During the launch at the end of October, every resident will receive a mailer with program information along with two (2) Pink Simple Recycling bags. Simply place your pink bag(s) beside your recycling…

Published October 11, 2019

By GAIL LOWE

MELROSE — When the stresses of life threaten to overwhelm, students at Melrose High School can take comfort in Tinker, a two-and-a-half-year-old female black Labrador Retriever.

Tinker is a trained assistance dog, and it is her job to be a supporting, loving member of the school, according to…

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Published October 4, 2019

MELROSE — There will be six contested positions up for grabs in the city’s November 5 election, headlined by the mayoral race between State Rep. Paul Brodeur and At-Large City Councilor Monica Medeiros.

There will also be significant turnover on what we are now calling the City Council.

In Ward 1, longtime incumbent Councilor…

Published October 4, 2019

MELROSE — Come cheer on the Melrose Band on Saturday, October 5 at our biggest home NESBA Competition Show on the Fred Green Field. NESBA is the New England Scholastic Band Association.

Twenty-two marching bands will be performing including the UMass Lowell Band and the Boston University Band. This is the…

Published October 4, 2019

WAKEFIELD — Save the date! The eighth annual Artisan Affair and Marketplace returns to The Press Room at the Wakefield Daily Item building, 26 Albion St., Wakefield this Saturday, October 5.

The event, which features unique handcrafted pottery, photography, jewelry, blown glass, salves and soaps, paintings, quilts, craft beer candles, honey,…

Published October 4, 2019