Melrose News

Published in the June 23, 2017 edition

MELROSE — In stifling humidity, firefighters battled a three-alarm blaze Fathers’ Day afternoon that badly damaged a home on Goss Avenue.

Fire officials said the first call…

Published in the June 23, 2017 edition

STONEHAM — The town of Stoneham and the city of Melrose are partnering to hold a joint Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, June 24.

The event will be held at Stoneham High School, 149 Franklin St., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents from both communities…

Published in the June 23, 2017 edition

Published in the June 16, 2017 edition

Published in the June 16, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Mayor Robert J. Dolan and the Public Safety Building Committee announce that they have selected an architect for the first stage of the project, which is a study of the available options and solutions.

The architect Donald M. Walter a partner in the Newburyport firm of…

Published in the June 16, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Mayor Dolan, the Melrose Human Rights Commission, Melrose Organizes for Real Equality (MORE), the Melrose High School Visual Arts Department, and Melrose Arts announce a contest for a new “Melrose: One Community Open to All” logo to be used to express unity, support and pride in…

Published in the June 9, 2017 edition

MELROSE — The Class of 2017 bid farewell to Melrose High…

Published in the June 9, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Superintendent of Schools Cyndy Taymore announces that due to a strong partnership with PTOs, the Creative Arts and Sciences Program at Melrose’s five elementary schools is flourishing.

For the last five years, principals at the Hoover, Horace Mann, Lincoln, Roosevelt and Winthrop elementary schools have worked…

Published in the June 9, 2017 edition

MELROSE — The 25th annual Bike to the Sea Day ride is on Sunday, June 11.

The Melrose Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee invites Melrosians to meet at 7:50 a.m.,for an informal bike convoy to the ride’s start at the Madeline English School, 105 Woodville St. in Everett…

Published in the June 2, 2017 edition

MELROSE — The city continues its commitment to fight against substance use and abuse.

Like everywhere else, the results are mixed.

Last week, Mayor Robert J. Dolan reported on his blog that during a meeting of the Metro Mayors Coalition, he heard a presentation about how the cities…

Published in the June 2, 2017 edition

BOSTON – The Massachusetts Senate has passed its version of the Fiscal Year 2018 state budget, and Senator Jason Lewis has announced the passage of a budget amendment for a key Melrose priority.

Lewis secured a budget amendment for $75,000 in funding for the repair of the stone…

Published in the June 2, 2017 edition