Melrose News

Published December 6, 2019

WAKEFIELD — The special election to fill the vacant 32nd Middlesex seat in the state House of Representatives will be held Tuesday, March 3, with a primary set for Tuesday, February 4.

State officials announced the dates Monday. The March 3 special election for the House seat, which covers all of Melrose,…

Published December 6, 2019

MELROSE — Fire officials still don’t know what caused an early-morning garage fire on Cleveland Street a couple of Sundays ago, but one thing is for certain: the blaze did quite a bit of damage.

According to Fire Chief Ed Collina, eight vehicles, a pop-up camper, a vinyl fence around the property, everything…

Published December 6, 2019

MELROSE — Come to buy your Christmas tree early before the Superbowl gets underway. The hours have not changed due to the game. 

The Melrose High School Marching Band’s Annual Christmas Tree Sale will take place on Friday, December 6 – Sunday, December 8 in the high school parking lot. 

The…

Published November 29, 2019

MELROSE — Melrose has a new mayor, but one holiday tradition will not change: As one of his first acts in office, Mayor Paul Brodeur is opening the annual appeal for donations to the Melrose Emergency Fund.

“I feel very fortunate to have been able to talk to so many of…

Published November 29, 2019

MELROSE — Next weekend the Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Home for the Holidays extravaganza in the city’s various business districts.

This year, Home for the Holidays is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Edward Jones Investments and The Kim Perrotti Team – Leading Edge Real Estate, and…

Published November 29, 2019

MELROSE — A Mount Zion Road man was charged last week after reportedly beating his sick dog to death with a rock and burying the animal in the backyard.

Police said Adam Crook, 44, of 14 Mount Zion Rd. faces a charge of animal cruelty.

According to Chief Michael Lyle, police…

Published November 29, 2019

MELROSE — On Saturday, November 30, the Melrose Chamber of Commerce wants to share Small Business Saturday with you. This national campaign happens the Saturday after Black Friday and reminds us all to support local small businesses.

This holiday shopping tradition, backed by American Express, celebrates small businesses like the ones right…

Published November 29, 2019

Published November 22, 2019

MELROSE — Paul Brodeur got to work this week as the first newly elected mayor in nearly 20 years.

He was sworn into office Monday morning. The former state representative and aldermen-at-large, a lifelong Melrose resident, said there’s much to do, and that he needs everyone’s help for the city to…

Published November 22, 2019

MELROSE — Here are a few important facts about Saturday’s Parent University.

When: Saturday, November 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Check-in (and coffee!) starts at 8 a.m.

Where: Melrose High School, 360 Lynn Fells Parkway

Who: Parents of preK-Grade 12 students

What: Keynote speech followed by two workshops (1 hour…