Melrose News

Published in the September 14, 2018 edition

MELROSE — The MA Department of Public Health has changed Melrose’s Risk Category for West Nile Virus from Moderate (which the entire state is categorized at this time) to High. There have been no human cases of West Nile Virus in Melrose.

A High Risk Level is used…

Published in the September 14, 2018 edition

MELROSE — Melrose Public Works along with JRM will hold a paper shredding and motor oil/gas/anti-freeze collection at the Public Works Recycle Center, 72 Tremont Street on Saturday, September 15 from 8 a.m. – noon. The cost for the event is as follows:

Shredding: 1 file box/household is…

Published in the September 14, 2018 edition

MELROSE — Troop 635 Melrose invites boys and girls ages 11 to 17, along with their parents or guardians, to a Scout Information Night on Monday, September 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Incarnation Parish Hall, 429 Upham Street, Melrose.

Starting early next year the program currently known as…

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Published in the September 7, 2018 edition

MELROSE — Gail Infurna is one of a bipartisan group of six mayors asking their counterparts across the state to oppose a nurse staffing question on November’s ballot, saying they’re concerned about its impact on local hospital finances.

Infurna of Melrose, Paul Heroux of Attleboro, Robert Hedlund of Weymouth, Jon…

Published in the September 7, 2018 edition

MELROSE — Charity is the first principle of the Knights of Columbus, and throughout its 136-year history, the Order has worked to help those who are suffering and in need. During 2017, in addition to raising and donating more than $177.5 million to charitable needs and projects, Knights…

Published in the August 31, 2018 edition

Published in the August 31, 2018 edition

MELROSE — Some people want to try to make our community a better place to live, and think they have a way to achieve it.

Saying they are concerned with people getting increasingly worked up over politics and the way we often trash each other during public debate, a group…

Published in the August 31, 2018 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

MELROSE — Get the popcorn ready. Election season is here again.

The state primaries will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 4. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Melrose voters will cast ballots at the following locations:

• Ward 1, Precinct 1: Roosevelt School,…