Melrose News

Published May 31, 2019

MELROSE — The Melrose Farmers’ Market is entering its 26th year, connecting farmers, handmade food producers, artisans, non­profits and local businesses, entertainers, and educational groups to the Melrose community. The market runs every Thursday from June 6 to October 31, 2-7 p.m., then 2 -6 p.m. beginning in October.

This year…

Published May 24, 2019

Published May 24, 2019

This is another in the series of “Around Town” profiles and is a Memorial Day appreciation for a member of “The Greatest Generation.”

MELROSE — Esther Parsons has lived in Melrose for 68 years. This remarkable woman of 97 hailed originally from Syracuse, N.Y. She married an Everett lad, George Parsons, and…

Published May 24, 2019

MELROSE — The 2019 Melrose Memorial Day Parade, honoring our veterans, is scheduled for Sunday, May 26. Parade participants will arrive at 1 p.m. to line up behind Memorial Hall. The parade steps off at 1:30 p.m., at Memorial Hall on Main Street. The parade will proceed down Main Street and…

Published May 24, 2019

MELROSE — The Melrose Recreation Department is working on a special project to collect sporting equipment, sporting apparel, school supplies, and financial assistance for the nation of Haiti. Organizers will be holding the collection on Saturday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in front of Melrose City Hall, 562 Main St.…

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…