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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…

Published in the September 21, 2018 edition

Published in the September 21, 2018 edition

MELROSE — On Thursday, September 20, OneMelrose made its formal announcement on the formation of a Proposition 2 ½ override support campaign committee led by Melrose residents Alison Sarnoski and Lisa Lewis.

“I’m excited to get this campaign off the ground, as the Mayor has committed to filing a ballot question to…

Published in the September 21, 2018 edition

By GAIL LOWE

MELROSE —His face lights up when he talks about his retirement plans.

Tony Koles, the former owner of Montvale Tire on Main Street and a second store on Montvale Avenue in Woburn, signed papers on Monday, Sept. 10 to sell the business to Sullivan Tire…

Published in the September 21, 2018 edition

MELROSE — Singer/songwriter Jon Waterman will appear at OutLoud Open Mike Wednesday, September 26 to kick off the Fall season.

OutLoud-at-the-Beebe Open Mike for poetry, prose, and music features this compelling local musician (www.jonwaterman.com),favoring the evening with original songs and fascinating guitar riffs. A folk balladeer…

Published in the September 14, 2018 edition

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…