Melrose News

Published in the February 3, 2017 edition

Published in the February 3, 2017 edition

MELROSE – In partnership with Melrose’s popular eatery Petrone’s Pizza, Melrose Cooperative Bank will host a “Fun Friday” event on Friday, February 3. The bank’s lobby will be open to the public from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a Patriot’s Tailgating Party where pizza, beer samples (21+…

Published in the February 3, 2017 edition

Published in the January 27, 2017 edition

By RODI ROSENSWEIG ZIMMERMAN

MELROSE — With a degree in physics, a passion for collecting and restoring hundreds of vintage washing machines, and as a founding member of a club for washing machine collectors, Melrose entrepreneur Jon Charles uncovered a serious problem in the laundry industry. Detergents today…

Published in the January 27, 2017 edition

MELROSE — While not as bad as in 2015, Melrose continued to be a city under construction last year. As a result, the police were able to work a lot of road details and make quite a bit of money in the process.

Of the top 10 paid…

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…