Melrose News

Published June 21, 2019

This is an extremely active election season in the city, and those who are running for office have raised some excellent points about our role in it.

To clarify: The Weekly News will accept a statement of candidacy from each office hopeful, most of which have already been published along with…

Published June 21, 2019

Published June 14, 2019

MELROSE — You knew this was coming.

The School Committee and the city’s teachers announced this week they have agreed to a three-year contract that includes pay raises of between 9 and more than 11 percent over the pact’s life. The two sides have been negotiating vigorously since voters at the…

Published June 14, 2019

MELROSE — If some in the city have their way, the plastic straw and stirrer in many public places may soon be things of the past.

A proposed revision to the city ordinances submitted by Ward 3 Alderman Frank Wright calls for a serious reduction in the use of plastic straws and stirrers…

Published June 14, 2019

MELROSE — Chief Michael L. Lyle said the Melrose Police Department will participate in an active shooter training drill throughout next week.  

The training will take place inside the Horace Mann School, 40 Damon Ave. on Monday, June 17 to Thursday, June 20 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each…

Published June 14, 2019

MELROSE — The final Saturday of June marks the return of Temple Beth Shalom’s popular concert series “Keeping Jazz Alive.” Each year this wonderful event rekindles our memory of the late Irving Smolems, a longtime member of our congregation and lover of jazz music. This year’s concert features renowned vocalist Cassandra McKinley…

Published June 14, 2019

Published June 7, 2019

MELROSE — Mother Nature was looking after members of the Class of 2019 and their guests last Friday as seniors said goodbye to Melrose High during the city’s annual commencement exercises at Fred Green Memorial Field.

The 234 graduates were blessed with good weather for the proceedings. With parents, relatives and…

Published June 7, 2019

By MARK SARDELLA

MELROSE — Having been some months in preparation, a pleasant time was guaranteed for all at last Saturday night’s Polymnia Choral Society concert featuring songs from the Beatle’s “Revolver” album. And for those who attended in Memorial Hall, it was more fun than a ride on a yellow submarine.…

Published June 7, 2019