Melrose News

Published in the July 5, 2018 edition

MELROSE — Administrators anticipate about 100 more students in the public schools this coming year.

In June, there were 3,918 kids being educated in Melrose’s schools. Projections call for 4,018 to attend classes in 2018-19.

Just about every building except the Franklin Early Childhood Center will have more…

Published in the July 5, 2018 edition

MELROSE — Supt. of Schools Cyndy Taymore recently reviewed the system’s School Cancellation Project for the School Committee, and it looks like the 2018 pilot program was an overall success.

Basically learning from a distance, the School Cancellation Project kicked in twice this winter because of days off due to…

Published in the June 29, 2018 edition

MELROSE — As temperatures rise, Chief Michael L. Lyle and the Melrose Police Department are reminding residents of the dangers associated with leaving a child or pet in a hot car. Chief Lyle observed the dangers himself recently, after a child was accidentally left in a car, and…

Published in the June 29, 2018 edition

On Wednesday America celebrates its 242nd birthday, and we can’t wait!

Melrose, like just about every other community in the United States, will honor the traditions of Independence Day while reveling in the fact that we are a land of liberty.

The city-run festivities, hosted by Melrose Recreation, begin at…

Published in the June 29, 2018 edition

MELROSE — On Saturday, June 30, the Town of Stoneham and the City of Melrose are partnering for a joint Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day.

The event will be held at Stoneham High School at 149 Franklin Street, Stoneham. From 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. you can drop…

Published in the June 29, 2018 edition

Published in the June 22, 2018 edition

MELROSE — The drumbeat in support of an override of the tax hike-limiting Proposition 2 1/2 will continue, according to Mayor Gail Infurna this week.

The mayor, who called for an override in early May, writes in a column this week that there simply is not enough money…

Published in the June 22, 2018 edition

MELROSE — Many music lovers in the Boston area are mourning the passing of longtime jazz vocalist Rebecca Parris. She was scheduled to perform in Melrose at Temple Beth Shalom’s “Keeping Jazz Alive” concert series on June 30. Berklee bass professor Bruce Gertz, who organized the concert, says the…