Melrose News

Published May 17, 2019

MELROSE — A longstanding school science program for fifth graders is coming to an end, a casualty of ever-changing state educational standards.

Ecamp, which was held last year at Nature’s Classroom in Yarmouthport and at the Alton Jones Environmental Camp at the University of Rhode Island, had been a longtime staple…

Published May 17, 2019

MELROSE — As it has in previous years, the Boston Wounded Vets Run will pass through Melrose on Sunday, May 19. This annual motorcycle charity ride is dedicated to wounded veterans from New England. All proceeds benefit selected wounded veterans and charities of their choice.

The ride will pass through Melrose and…

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Published May 10, 2019

MELROSE — What a difference an extra $5.18 million make.

In her first really upbeat municipal finance address since voters approved a $5.18 million override of Proposition 2 1/2 on April 2, Mayor Gail Infurna said Monday the city is in a good place in part because the proposed city budget…

Published May 10, 2019

MELROSE — A Mother’s Day tradition continues on May 12 with the 22nd running of the Melrose Run for Women. The Melrose Run for Women is a 3.5-mile women-only road race that takes participants through the peaceful and scenic Swain’s Pond section of Melrose.

The day begins with a family friendly Kid’s…

Published May 10, 2019

By GAIL LOWE

MELROSE — The iRaiders robotics team at Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School finished 40th out of 94 teams in their division at the recent VEX World Championship in Louisville, Ky.

“We had a blast,” said team member Adam Nagar about the event.

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Published May 10, 2019

MELROSE — Healthy Melrose is back. Come on down to the Melrose High School Athletic Complex on Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Over 50 vendors will be there with healthy, sustainable products and activities. The whole family is welcome.

You’ll find:

• Pop-up Melrose Farmers Market

• Yoga…

Published May 10, 2019

Published May 3, 2019

MELROSE — Kate Lipper-Garabedian wants the city to be ready in case the economy turns sour.

Last month, the alderman-at-large filed an order concerning commercial properties that have been vacant for at least 90 days. A centralized registry of vacant buildings would be created, and the owner of a long-term vacant building…