Melrose News

Published September 13, 2019

 By GAIL LOWE

MELROSE — Watching a loved one die from a smoking-related illness became a life-changing experience for Millane Mosqueda, member of the graduating Class of 2020 at Melrose High School.

“A close relative and neighbor died of a lung disease. But before her death, she had to wear…

Published September 13, 2019

MELROSE — Fall is almost here so it’s almost time for MAAV’s Annual Walk Against Violence and Candlelight Vigil. This year’s event, which will be the 24th annual, will be held on Sunday, October 20 at 4 p.m. at the Melrose Veteran’s Memorial Middle School.

The Walk and Candlelight Vigil is MAAV’s…

Published September 13, 2019

Published September 6, 2019

Published September 6, 2019

MELROSE — The Melrose Chamber of Commerce, Presenting Sponsor MelroseWakefield Hospital and the City of Melrose invite you to attend the 39th Annual Victorian Fair on Sunday, September 8, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Melrose.

This year’s Fair is dedicated to John Doherty, division foreman of the Melrose Department…

Published September 6, 2019

MELROSE — Melrose Cultural Council (MCC) is seeking proposals for community oriented arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences programs. The Mass Cultural Council’s 2020 LCC grant cycle opens on September 1. The deadline is Monday, October 15. Look for the “apply now” tab on www.melroseculture.org and submit your application online.

The Melrose Cultural…

Published September 6, 2019

MELROSE – Do you have what it takes to help your community reduce greenhouse gas emissions and get to net zero?  

Join Melrose staff and Melrose Climate Action volunteers at the annual Victorian Fair on Sunday, Sept. 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main and East Foster streets to…

Published August 30, 2019

MELROSE — Thirty-five houses changed hands in the city last month, at a median sale price of $683,000, according to a report from The Warren Group, publisher of Banker & Tradesman.

The number of single-family homes sold here in July is down from the 39 sold during the same month in…

Published August 30, 2019

MELROSE — Please join the the Melrose Historical Commission for a walking tour of the downtown Melrose historic district on Sunday, September 8 (the day of the Victorian Fair) at 1 p.m.

The tour will begin at the Essex Street doors of City Hall and last about one hour. The tour will…

Published August 30, 2019

MELROSE — The late timing of the World Health Organization’s recommendation on one of the flu strains has caused delays in vaccine production by pharmaceutical companies. Due to these delays, the Melrose Health Department will be unable to offer flu vaccines at the Victorian Fair on Sunday, September 8.

We look…

Published August 29, 2019