Melrose News

Published in the September 15, 2017 edition

By JESSI EISDORFER

General Manager

Melrose Symphony Orchestra

MELROSE — Over 5,000 residents from Melrose and surrounding areas…

Published in the September 15, 2017 edition

MELROSE — On Sept. 12, the Melrose Commission on Women released a survey for parents or guardians of pre-school aged children to better understand the current state of childcare in Melrose.

“The increase of families with young children and the perceived shortage of childcare options in our area…

Published in the September 15, 2017 edition

EVANSTON, Illinois — This week officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 63rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth…

Published in the September 15, 2017 edition

MELROSE — On Sunday, September 17, Faith Church and A Servant’s Heart Food Pantry will host their 8th Annual Sunday Scoops Giveaway from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Dunton Park in Melrose (the playground located across from Faith Church at 200 Franklin Street).

This fun and free…

Published in the September 8, 2017 edition

Published in the September 8, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Melrose High School Principal Jason Merrill and Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School Principal Brent Conway have announced that the two schools are partnering with a Texas high school to help families in need following Hurricane Harvey.

With recovery and rebuilding efforts now underway, members of MHS…

Published in the September 8, 2017 edition

MELROSE — The field of candidates hoping to become one of four aldermen-at-large elected in November grew by one recently, with Vinton Street’s Mark Askenazy joining the fray.

Askenazy pulled papers for nomination on Friday, September 1. He will compete against incuments Donald Conn, Monica Medeiros and Mike…

Published in the September 8, 2017 edition

MELROSE – The Melrose Chamber of Commerce and the City of Melrose invite you to attend the 37th Annual Victorian Fair on Sunday, September 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Melrose.

The fair offers something for everyone!

With close to 200 booths filled with food…

Published in the September 1, 2017 edition

MELROSE – The Melrose Chamber of Commerce and the City of Melrose invite you to attend the 37th Annual Victorian Fair on Sunday, September 10th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Melrose.

The Fair offers something for everyone!

With close to 200 booths filled with food…

Published in the September 1, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Monday, August 28, was Opening Day at The Residence at Melrose Station! 

Mayor Rob Dolan was on hand to welcome the first residences moving into the new Independent, Assisted and Memory Care living senior community located at 158 Essex St. in Melrose. 

Each rental…

Published in the September 1, 2017 edition

Published in the August 24, 2017 edition

MELROSE — With three weeks left to obtain nomination papers to run in this November’s city election, none of the three incumbent School Committee members have yet to do so.

Five other residents have, however, with the latest being Jennifer Razi-Thomas of 106 Walton Park, who pulled papers…