Melrose News

Published September 20, 2019

MELROSE — The City of Melrose recently applied for a $60,000 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) grant to allow it to better keep track of sewer maintenance and pinpoint possible trouble spots. DPW submitted the application for an asset management grant in August 2019, and the outcome will be announced…

Published September 20, 2019

MELROSE — The long-awaited day is almost here. On Saturday, September 21 the citywide yard sale will take place in Melrose. The registration date for being listed on the yard sale map has gone by and the list, already at the printers, will be ready for pick-up on Friday. Shoppers, you will…

Published September 20, 2019

Published September 13, 2019

MELROSE — Whether it be acknowledging income inequality, making the city work for every resident, focusing more intensely on education, reducing the high levels of public school student stress or improving communication on how municipal decisions are made, the five people who would be mayor each had a different take on the single most important issue…

Published September 13, 2019

By GAIL LOWE

MELROSE — When Melrose resident Michael Miller’s Somerville friend Dan Hardy invited him to share a room at Boston’s new casino, Encore, on the Saturday night of Labor Day weekend he had no idea what awaited, but less than 24 hours later he came home $100,000 richer. And…

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…