Melrose News

Published in the May 27, 2016 edition

MELROSE — The 2016 Melrose Memorial Day Parade, honoring our Veterans, is scheduled for Sunday, May 29.

Parade participants will arrive at 1 p.m. to line up behind Memorial Hall. The parade steps off at 1:30 p.m., at Memorial Hall on Main Street. The parade will proceed down…

Published in the May 27, 2016 edition

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…