Melrose News

Published in the May 11, 2018 edition

MELROSE — Got Styrofoam? Plastic bags? These items don’t belong in your curbside recycling bin, or in DPW’s recycling containers, but they can be recycled at DPW’s upcoming recycling event on Saturday, May 19 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.

Melrose residents can bring expanded polystyrene/EPS #6 foam (Styrofoam)…

Published in the May 4, 2018 edition.

MELROSE — A Mother’s Day tradition continues on May 13 with the 21st running of the Melrose Run for Women. The Melrose Run for Women is a 3.5 mile women only road race through the peaceful and scenic Swain’s Pond section of Melrose. Register by May 9 to…

Published in the May 4, 2018 edition.

Published in the May 4, 2018 edition.

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Published in the April 27, 2018 edition

MELROSE — One of the most loyal, dedicated municipal employees in the city’s history is calling it a career.

City Clerk Mary-Rita O’Shea, a lifelong Melrose resident, officially retires on Monday.

The aldermen recognized her distinguished time in City Hall with a resolution on Mary-Rita’s nearly 40 years of…

Published in the April 27, 2018 edition

MELROSE — This week the aldermen passed a resolution supporting the continued use of alcohol-free advertising on MBTA property.

Recently the Fiscal and Management Control Board at the cash-strapped T voted to reverse the MBTA ban on alcohol ads. Buses travel Melrose roads every day and there are three…

The scary science behind lunch meats, more

Published in the April 27, 2018 edition

The following is the first in a series of articles leading up to the city’s annual Healthy Melrose fair on Saturday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

By MEREDITH SOFTIC

BSN, RN

Whole Health Educator

Life is busy. Many…

Published in the April 27, 2018 edition

MELROSE — Chief Michael L. Lyle reports the Melrose Police Department will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this weekend.

On Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., officers will be available at the Melrose Police Station, 56 West Foster St., to collect prescription…

Published in the April 27, 2018 edition

MELROSE — The Melrose Chamber of Commerce invites the public to shop locally on Saturday, April 28 during a Sidewalk Sale with several Melrose businesses.

Come to downtown Melrose and Franklin Square to support your local businesses while welcoming spring. There will be some great deals and sales…

Published in the April 27, 2018 edition

MELROSE — The Residence at Melrose Station, 158 Essex Street, is offering an important session on Veteran’s Administration Pension Benefits on Thursday, May 3.  Registration and a light dinner will be from 5:30-6 p.m.  The program will run from 6-7 p.m. 

Please join us to learn how this…