Melrose News

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

Published May 31, 2019

Published May 31, 2019

MELROSE — A Lowell educator has been named the next permanent principal of Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School.

Dr. Zachary Best succeeds Brent Conway. Assistant Principal Jamie Parsons had been serving as interim MVMMS principal for the 2018-19 academic year.

Following is part of a release from Superintendent of Schools Cyndy…

Published May 31, 2019

MELROSE — About 250 members of the Melrose High Class of 2019 graduate Friday from Fred Green Memorial Field.

The annual commencement exercise begins at 6 p.m.

As relatives look on, the Class of 2019 will come onto the field as the Melrose High Band plays “Pomp and Circumstance.” Kelsey Rowe and…

Published May 31, 2019

MELROSE — For their 2019 Spring Pops concert on Saturday, June 1, Polymnia Choral Society will celebrate the Beatles, featuring the album REVOLVER in its entirety, including unforgettable songs such as “Yellow Submarine,” “Eleanor Rigby,” “Taxman,” “Good Day Sunshine,” and others. It promises to be another exciting, “don’t miss” Pops concert, at…