Melrose News

Published in the March 10, 2017 edition

MELROSE — The city is doing just fine but cannot afford to rest on its laurels, Mayor Robert J. Dolan told an audience Wednesday night during his annual State of the City address.

Elementary school deficiencies are being addressed at the Horace Mann, the Hoover and the Winthrop…

Published in the March 10, 2017 edition

Published in the March 10, 2017 edition

MELROSE — The Melrose Public Schools is pleased to welcome AlphaBest, who will provide a Summer 2017 program or students currently in grades K-4. AlphaBest Summer programming combines fun, fitness, and learning in ways that will keep your child excited each day. The AlphaBest program is held within…

Published in the March 10, 2017 edition

MELROSE — At its meeting on Tuesday, March 14, the Melrose School Committee will hold a public information session on the FY18 budget.

The public information session, a public question and answer period on the FY18 budget, will take place from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the…

Published in the March 3, 2017 edition

WASHINGTON, DC — Prospect Street’s Katherine Clark, no fan of President Donald J. Trump, attacked his speech before Congress Tuesday on several fronts, especially in terms of what it means to American families.

Trump plans to undo President Barack Obama’s signature health care law and replace the sweeping…

Published in the March 3, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Hospitals thrive on more than exceptional medical care. Many behind-the-scenes efforts keep the heart of the hospital beating.

Last month, Hallmark Health recognized one of…

Published in the March 3, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Mayor Robert J. Dolan will be giving the 2017 State of the City Address on Wednesday, March 8 at 7 p.m. in the Melrose High School Learning Commons.

MHS is located at 360 Lynn Fells Parkway. The public is invited to attend.

Published in the March 3, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Melrose Order of Eastern, Chapter 14, is holding a lobster roll bag lunch on Friday, March 10, at the corner of Main Street and West Wyoming Avenue in Melrose.
The lunch contains a fresh lobster roll (no fillers), chips and dessert. The price is $12. Orders…

Published in the February 24, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Stars Over Melrose, a family-friendly variety show, will take place on…

Published in the February 24, 2017 edition

On Monday, the Mass. Coaltion for the Homeless and Worcester state Rep. Jim O’Day will host a legislative action event at the State House designed to draw attention to homelessness and what bills are currently before lawmakers that hopefully will one day ease the plight of the homeless…

Published in the February 17, 2017 edition

MELROSE — The aldermen’s Appropriations Committee Monday unanimously approved a nearly $6 million plan to add modular classrooms at both the Winthrop and Hoover schools, as well as a renovation of the Horace Mann School.

Mayor Robert J. Dolan said, “This was a critical vote to ensure adequate…

Published in the February 17, 2017 edition

MELROSE — The Melrose Cultural Council has awarded of 21 Local Cultural Council (LCC) grants, totaling $11,000. The grants will be used to fund events and programs that will take place in Melrose during the 2017 calendar year.

Grants have been awarded to first-time applicants, established arts organizations…