Melrose News

Published March 15, 2019

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — For those who like music spiced with a bit of history – or vice versa – last Saturday’s Polymnia Choral Society production of Franz Josef Haydn’s The Creation was a doubly rewarding experience.

The sanctuary of Wakefield’s First Parish Congregational Church was a fitting venue in…

Published March 15, 2019

MELROSE — Brendan Carroll is throwing an Irish party at Memorial Hall and everyone is invited.

On Saturday, March 16, at 3 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m., the longtime Melrose resident, County Tipperary native and noted tenor will co-host “An Irish Celebration” along with The Friends of Memorial Hall. 

Brendan, whose…

Published March 15, 2019

Published March 8, 2019

MELROSE — Even though we have had a relatively mild winter, the return of potholes is an annual spring event. Here’s a quick guide to what causes potholes and what to do about them.

Potholes are created when water from rain and melting snow gets into cracks in the roadway on…

Published March 8, 2019

MELROSE — Mayor Gail Infurna will host a question-and-answer session regarding the FY 2020 budget from 7-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, at the Learning Commons at Melrose High School. City department heads will be part of the panel as well.

“We are doing this as one more way to open…

Published March 8, 2019

MELROSE — Route 99 it is.

The aldermen, for all intents and purposes, decided this week to allow one adult recreational marijuana business within city borders. The Appropriations Committee voted 9-2 on an amended motion to cap the total of recreational pot shops at one in Melrose after agreeing that a plan…

Published March 8, 2019

MELROSE — Melrose Public School’s annual Band Night will take place on Thursday, March 14 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School Auditorium. We are excited to announce two special guests this year. You will be surprised at who you see join the students on stage. You don’t want…

Published March 8, 2019

MELROSE — Brendan Carroll is throwing an Irish party at Memorial Hall and everyone is invited.

On Saturday, March 16, at 3 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m., the longtime Melrose resident, County Tipperary native and noted tenor will co-host “An Irish Celebration” along with The Friends of Memorial Hall. 

Brendan, whose…

Published March 7, 2019

Published March 1, 2019

MELROSE — Bucking a state trend, single-family home and condo sale prices fell here last month from where they were a year ago, according to a report released this week.

Massachusetts single-family home and condominium prices reached all-time highs for the month of January. However, sales volume plunged by double digits…