Melrose News

Published in the January 27, 2017 edition

Published in the January 27, 2017 edition

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation yesterday announced that due to construction operations, on Saturday, January 28, and Sunday, January 29, shuttle buses will replace subway and commuter rail services at specific locations listed below:

• Orange Line – Shuttle buses will replace trains from Wellington Station…

Published in the January 20, 2017 edition

MELROSE — If you feel safe living in Melrose, there’s a reason for that. The city is one of the safest communities in the country. Melrose was named No. 86 in Neighborhood Scout’s ranking of the “100 Safest Cities in America” for 2017.

Nineteen other cities and towns…

Published in the January 20, 2017 edition

MELROSE— Police Chief Michael L. Lyle announces that the Melrose Police Department will host Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) courses for women this winter and spring.

The program is designed to teach personal safety skills. It begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance, and progresses to hands-on physical…

Published in the January 20, 2017 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Two of the largest retailers in the United States will be coming to MarketStreet Lynnfield this year, one of which will be opening its doors next week.

After a year in the making, the Apple store will be opening at MarketStreet on Saturday…

Published in the January 20, 2017 edition

Published in the January 20, 2017 edition

MELROSE — The Melrose Interfaith Clergy Association is sponsoring five two hour sessions on what we can do to end racism.

People of all heritages/identities are welcome to join in as the group focuses on the role of white people in dismantling racism and building a just society…

Published in the January 13, 2017 edition.

Published in the January 13, 2017 edition.

MELROSE — Superintendent Cyndy Taymore announced this week that Jason Merrill has been appointed as the permanent principal for Melrose High School.

Formerly the MHS Assistant Principal, Merrill has been serving as Interim Principal since July 1, following former MHS Principal Marianne Farrell’s transition to the Director of…

Published in the January 13, 2017 edition.

MELROSE — The Melrose Human Rights Commission and Mayor Robert J. Dolan invite you to join us on Monday, January 16, for the annual day-long celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Each year the Commission organizes a Day of Service beginning at 8:30 a.m. and running to…

Published in the January 6, 2017 edition.

Published in the January 6, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Superintendent David DiBarri announced that the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Technical Vocational High School hosted a legislative breakfast recently to discuss plans for the construction of a new building. Massachusetts Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo and House Minority Leader State Rep. Bradley Jones, who were in…