Melrose News

Published in the October 5, 2018 edition

MELROSE — The aldermen decided this week to have one of their committees review a request from city officials on how to spend some money coming from the Encore Boston Harbor Casino project in Everett.

Director of Public Works John Scenna wrote in the request that the city…

Published in the October 5, 2018 edition

MELROSE — The Melrose Cultural Council (MCC) is now accepting proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs that take place between January 1 and December 31, 2019.

Applications must be submitted online by Monday, October 15. The online application is available at www.melroseculture.org under the “Apply Now”…

Published in the October 5, 2018 edition

By MICHAEL P. NORTON
State House News Service

BOSTON — Fifteen metropolitan Boston area communities, including Melrose, are coalescing around plans to build even more new housing than Gov. Charlie Baker proposed in his statewide bill.

The Metro Mayors Coalition, at a press conference on Tuesday, announced its…

Published in the October 5, 2018 edition

MELROSE — Registered Melrose voters can once again participate in early voting for this November’s 2018 state election.

Early voting will take place at Melrose City Hall, 562 Main St., beginning Oct. 22 through Nov. 2, during regular business hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. and…

Published in the October 5, 2018 edition

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Published in the September 28, 2018 edition

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – Candidates for the Fifth Middlesex Senate seat wasted little time on niceties during an hour-long televised debate last week, attacking each other on issues ranging from taxes and school funding to immigration and transgender rights.

Incumbent Democrat Jason Lewis and Republican challenger Erin…

Published in the September 28, 2018 edition

MELROSE — Chief Michael L. Lyle would like to invite community members to attend the Melrose Police Department’s annual Coffee with a Cop event next week on Wednesday, Oct. 3 from 4-7 p.m. at Bruegger’s Bagels, 496 Main St.

Melrose’s event coincides with National Coffee with a Cop Day, which…

Published in the September 28, 2018 edition

MELROSE — The First United Methodist Church, 645 Main St., Melrose, will be holding its annual Blessing of the Animals service, an informal time of giving thanks for God’s gift of animals, on the church lawn on Sunday, September 30, at 5 p.m. All are invited.

Pets must be…