Melrose News

Published August 16, 2019

Published August 16, 2019

MELROSE — The list of those wishing to succeed John Scenna as DPW director was lean, to say the least. So Mayor Gail Infurna turned to an experienced hand to run the show for the time being.

On Tuesday, she named former Wakefield DPW Director Richard Stinson the interim director of Melrose’s…

Published August 16, 2019

MELROSE — At Melrose Oriental Rug and Marty’s Furniture, you can save a bundle this weekend. The same goes for Carpet Trades, Maestranzi Brothers, Boston Appliance and Gardner Mattress, to name just a few more. The annual sales tax holiday is here and for some, it’s the most wonderful time of…

Published August 16, 2019

MELROSE — The Melrose Police Department hosted a successful National Night Out and Bicycle Safety Rodeo this week according to Police Chief Mike Lyle.

Held on the first Tuesday in August, National Night Out is a nationwide campaign designed to strengthen the relationship between police and fire officials and residents in…

Published August 9, 2019

Published August 9, 2019

MELROSE — The beginning of the 2019-20 academic year is now less than three weeks away, and Superintendent Cindy Taymore this week announced the following school hours.

Elementary: Grades Kindergarten-5

The school day begins at: 8:03 a.m. and ends at 2:20 p.m.

On Wednesday, August 28 (only):

• All students in grades 1-5…

Published August 9, 2019

MELROSE — Temple Beth Shalom is proud to welcome Rabbi Jessica Lowenthal as its new rabbi and education director as of August 1.  

“I’m extremely happy to have Rabbi Lowenthal become the spiritual leader of our family-oriented synagogue. Temple Beth Shalom is both a Reform synagogue and a Jewish Community Center. We…

Published August 9, 2019

MELROSE — Broken Leg Production’s “Amélie: A New Musical” is playing at Melrose Highlands Congregational Church, 355 Franklin St. in Melrose on August 15, 16, and 17 at 7:30pm. The charming musical will be sure to make you smile, find your inner child, and spark your curiosity for life.

Amélie is an extraordinary young…

This is another in a series of “Around Town” articles.

Published August 2, 2019

MELROSE — This past Friday, Boston 25 Morning News brought their weekday television show to Melrose, broadcasting live from downtown.

Heading up their ZIP Trip visit to area code 02176 were Channel 25 news anchors Gene Lavanchy and Elizabeth Hopkins, sports…