Melrose News

Published in the May 20, 2016 edition

By JESSICA VALERIANI

MELROSE — The Melrose School Committee Tuesday voted unanimously for a 2016-17 spending plan.

And, like all annual budgets, this one too presents some challenges.

The fiscal year 2017 plan calls for spending $28,874,140. This number is broken down into two parts, $25,379,140 for salaries…

Published in the May 20, 2016 edition

MELROSE — This is a week to honor police.

Monday night, Ward 2 Alderman Jennifer Lemmerman introduced a resolution at the Board of Aldermen meeting recognizing National Police Week, which is observed on May 15-21.

This year, the name of University of Colorado Police Officer Garrett Swasey…

Published in the May 20, 2016 edition

MELROSE — The Melrose School Committee will hold a presentation and public inquiry session on the configuration of instructional programs in response to the identified need for additional classroom space for the growing elementary school population.

In other words, administrators are thinking about moving fifth graders to the…

Published in the May 20, 2016 edition

Published in the May 20, 2016 edition

MELROSE — This June, the city of Melrose will submit its first ever “Complete Streets” policy to the Baker Administration for consideration.

What does this mean for neighborhoods and residents? Come find out on Wednesday, May 25 at 7 p.m. in the Aldermanic Chamber at City Hall when…

Published in the May 13, 2016 edition

Published in the May 13, 2016 edition

MELROSE — Reducing youth access to alcohol through enforcement of the minimum age for purchase is an effective prevention strategy that is used by the Melrose Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition. Illegal sales to minors can be prevented in a variety of ways. Alcohol Compliance Checks can provide information…

Published in the May 13, 2016 edition

MELROSE – Chief Michael L. Lyle announces that the Melrose Police Department will take part in the national Click It or Ticket campaign to promote seat belt use through increased traffic enforcement.

The initiative is funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and runs from May…

Published in the May 13, 2016 edition

MELROSE — The Melrose Clean Energy Forum will be held Saturday, May 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Aldermanic Chamber in Melrose City Hall.

Are you concerned about where our energy comes from? Are we too reliant on fossil fuels? Do we really need more fracked…

Published in the May 13, 2016 edition

MELROSE — Mayor Rob Dolan, the Melrose Veterans Advisory Board, local veteran organizations and the Melrose Veterans Services Office invite the public to participate in the 2016 Melrose Memorial Day Parade.

This year’s parade will honor women veterans, and all women veterans are invited to ride or march…

Published in the May 6, 2016 edition

MELROSE — In presenting his budget plan for next year, Mayor Robert J. Dolan this week urged other city leaders to help deal with space-stressed elementary schools, badly out-of-date public safety facilities and with the soaring cost of local MWRA ratepayers water and sewer bills.

Dolan delivered his…

Published in the May 6, 2016 edition

MELROSE — It’s time to get active, get moving, and have fun with Healthy Melrose’s line up of family friendly events at the Health and Wellness Fair. Healthy & Sustainable Melrose has become the premier Health and Wellness fair in eastern Massachusetts. Last year, organizers saw over 3,000…