Melrose News

Published in the July 27, 2018 edition.

The following information has been submitted by Cindy Taymor, Superintendent of Melrose Public Schools.

MELROSE — A permanent change to the daily start and end times will go into effect on Wednesday, August 29, the first day of school for students attending Melrose Public Schools.

The new start and…

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Published in the July 20, 2018 edition

MELROSE — The Chamber of Commerce and presenting sponsor LCM Plus are hosting the sixth annual Summer Street on Friday, July 27 from 6-8 p.m.

With support from the city of Melrose, the Melrose Messina Fund for the Arts, and music sponsors Bell and Izzi, Eastern Bank, Evolved…

Published in the July 20, 2018 edition

MELROSE — The Melrose Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition, Melrose Police Department and the Melrose Liquor Licensing Board will continue its collaborative efforts this year in conducting alcohol compliance checks at all licensed alcohol outlets within Melrose.

Police officers and substance abuse professionals will work with trained youth who…

Published in the July 20, 2018 edition

Published in the July 13, 2018 edition

By MAYOR GAIL INFURNA 

MELROSE — In the past few years, real estate values in Melrose have skyrocketed. At the same time, developers have built new apartments and condos as well as an assisted living facility. So why are finances so tight?

The answer lies in the way Proposition…

Published in the July 13, 2018 edition

MELROSE — Brother Edward Bozzo, the 85-year-old who was out for his morning walk Monday when he was struck and dragged some distance down Herbert Street by a motorist who did not stop, is said to be recovering from his injuries following surgery at a Boston hospital.

Meanwhile, on Wednesday,…

Published in the July 13, 2018

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…