Melrose News

Posted on: Friday, December 30, 2016

BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is advising travelers to take public transportation when possible, make informed decisions, and utilize MassDOT’s many travel resources ahead of and during the New Year holiday weekend.

“We encourage everyone who will be celebrating the New Year to make responsible decisions…

Published in the December 23, 2016 edition

MELROSE — Donations to the Melrose Emergency Fund topped $38,000 this week, with donations from several local businesses, including Sexton & Donohue, Williams & Alley Insurance and Kells Craft Construction.

“I want to thank all those who have contributed so generously to the Emergency Fund during this holiday…

Published in the December 23, 2016 edition

MELROSE — With the legalization of recreational and commercial marijuana now in effect in Massachusetts, Chief Michael L. Lyle and the Melrose Police Department would like to provide community members with guidelines as to what has changed and what is the same under the new law.

Law enforcement…

Published in the December 23, 2016 edition

MELROSE — The Department of Public Works wishes all Melrosians a happy holiday season and reminds residents that the Operations Facility and Recycling Center (City Yard) will be closed and there will be no curbside collection on Monday, December 26th or Monday, January 2nd.

Curbside collection of recycling…

Published in the December 16, 2016 edition

MELROSE — Packages continue to be stolen from the front steps of homes around the city.

A Park Street resident filed a report December 7 at 4:47 p.m.

A day earlier, at 7:19 a.m., a Melbourne Avenue resident reported that package contents had been stolen from his property.

On…

Published in the December 16, 2016 edition

MELROSE — The Melrose Rotary Club made a substantial donation to the Melrose Emergency Fund this week, bringing the total to close to $30,000.

“Melrose Rotary is a longtime supporter of the Emergency Fund,” said Mayor Robert J. Dolan. “Rotarians are active in so many good causes, from helping…

Published in the December 16, 2016 edition

Published in the December 16, 2016 edition

MELROSE — The Melrose-Wakefield Winter Farmers Market is back for its third season, starting on Nov. 20 and continuing one Sunday a month from December through April, with market days on Dec. 18, Jan. 15, Feb. 19, March 19 and April 23 at Memorial Hall at 590 Main St…

Published in the December 9, 2016 edition

WOBURN – A one-time confidante and longtime supporter of Mayor Robert J. Dolan was arraigned this week for stealing money from people who thought they were buying lots in the Wyoming Cemetery.

Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Melrose Chief of Police Michael Lyle announced that John “Mike…

Published in the December 9, 2016 edition

MELROSE — The Melrose Emergency Fund’s winter fundraising drive is off to a great start, with over $5,000 worth of donations so far.

“I am touched that so many Melrosians are remembering others at this busy time of year, when we are already preoccupied with our own celebrations…

Published in the December 9, 2016 edition