Melrose News

Published in the October 26, 2018 edition

MELROSE — With Halloween just around the corner, Chief Michael L. Lyle and the Melrose Police Department want to remind families of several important safety tips as they prepare to take their children trick-or-treating.

Trick-or-Treating hours in Melrose are set for 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31.

The…

This is the second of three parts examining the referendum questions on the November 6 state election ballot.

Published in the October 26, 2018 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

A proposed ballot question seeks to begin the process of potentially regulating money in politics.

Question 2 would establish the Citizens Commission Concerning a Constitutional Amendment for…

Published in the October 26, 2018 edition

MELROSE — The Melrose Chamber of Commerce’s annual Trick or Treat at Melrose Businesses will be held on Wednesday, October 31^st, from 3:30pm – 5:00pm.

Sponsored by Bell & Izzi and MMTV, with support from the City of Melrose, this event brings together businesses on Main…

Published in the October 19, 2018 edition

This is the first of three parts examining the referendum questions on the November election ballot.

By DAN TOMASELLO

The debate over nurse staffing ratios is currently raging due to a proposed law appearing on the Nov. 6 ballot.

Question 1 seeks to limit how many patients could…

Published in the October 19, 2018 edition

MELROSE – On Oct. 11, the Baker-Polito Administration announced nearly $5 million in awards to 31 communities throughout the Commonwealth through two new grant programs under the Housing Choice Initiative. The Housing Choice Initiative, introduced by Governor Charlie Baker in December 2017, is a comprehensive effort to support…

Published in the October 19, 2018 edition

From Mayor Infurna’s Log
Posted on: Thursday, October 18, 2018

MELROSE- Starting on October 22, 2018, as part of our Sewer Rehabilitation Project, the City of Melrose’s Public Works Department, through its contractor Unified Contracting will begin performing a sewer repair on the stretch of Howard Street, between Hesseltine Avenue and Nelson Road/Ruggles Street. The…

Posted on: Tuesday, October 16, 2018

MELROSE — The City of Melrose will once again hold two sessions for seniors to sign up for a variety of discounts and tax exemptions on Monday, October 22, from 2 – 4 p.m. and Tuesday, October 23, from 10 a.m. – 12 noon at Memorial Hall.

Last year, more…

Posted on: Tuesday, October 16, 2018

The last day to register to vote in the November 6 mid-term election is Wednesday, October 17, at 8 p.m.

Those wishing to register to vote may come to the Elections Office at City Hall or register to vote on-line.

Published in the October 12, 2018 edition

The following was submitted by the mayor.

By MAYOR GAIL INFURNA

As you know, I have announced that I will propose a Proposition 2 ½ override to go on the ballot in the spring. I am doing this because I think it is necessary for the city’s continued…