Melrose News

Published in the January 13, 2017 edition.

Published in the January 13, 2017 edition.

MELROSE — Superintendent Cyndy Taymore announced this week that Jason Merrill has been appointed as the permanent principal for Melrose High School.

Formerly the MHS Assistant Principal, Merrill has been serving as Interim Principal since July 1, following former MHS Principal Marianne Farrell’s transition to the Director of…

Published in the January 13, 2017 edition.

MELROSE — The Melrose Human Rights Commission and Mayor Robert J. Dolan invite you to join us on Monday, January 16, for the annual day-long celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Each year the Commission organizes a Day of Service beginning at 8:30 a.m. and running to…

Published in the January 6, 2017 edition.

Published in the January 6, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Superintendent David DiBarri announced that the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Technical Vocational High School hosted a legislative breakfast recently to discuss plans for the construction of a new building. Massachusetts Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo and House Minority Leader State Rep. Bradley Jones, who were in…

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