Melrose News

Published in the February 19, 2016 edition

Published in the February 12, 2016 edition

MELROSE — In an effort aimed in part to help senior citizens and families better manage their water and sewer bills, Mayor Robert J. Dolan has proposed some initiatives to the aldermen.

In a memo Feb. 4, the mayor wrote, “As I stated in my inaugural, I believe…

Published in the February 12, 2016 edition

MELROSE — A winter storm weather pattern finally descended on the area late last week, creating the usual headaches for residents, motorists, the DPW, police, firefighters and others.

On Friday, February 5, the city received about seven inches of heavy, wet snow. At 10:20 a.m., a tree limb…

Published in the February 12, 2016 edition

MELROSE — The Recreation Department’s annual Winter Festival will take place on Thursday, Feb. 18 from noon-2:30 p.m. at the Mount Hood Golf Course. There is no admission fee for the Winter Festival.

Residents are invited to celebrate the winter at Mount Hood Memorial Park. The Recreation Department will…

Published in the February 12, 2016 edition

Published in the February 5, 2016 edition

MELROSE — Robinson Funeral Home celebrates 75 years of serving all faiths with unparalleled service to Melrose and the surrounding communities with a renewed commitment to giving back to local non-profit organizations.

Always dedicated to serving others, Robinson will select a new cause each and every month of…

Published in the February 5, 2016 edition

MELROSE — With the completion of the Melrose Highlands renovation project, the Melrose Traffic Commission recently approved updates to the parking plan for the Melrose Highlands neighborhood.

Newly installed signs now direct drivers to park according to this plan, which was approved by the city’s Traffic Commission in…

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Published in the February 5, 2016 edition

MELROSE — The public is invited to participate in a public forum hosted by the Master Plan Advisory Committee on Melrose’s Master Plan to be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016 at the Milano Senior Center.

The public forum is an opportunity for residents to…

Published in the February 5, 2016 edition

MELROSE — The second planning meeting for the Sally Frank Farmers Market will be Wednesday, Feb. 10, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Melrose Public Library.

Residents are invited help plan the market for the future. Residents should e-mail [email protected] or just show up.

Published in the January 29, 2016 edition

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Published in the January 29, 2016 edition

BOSTON — The MBTA is holding a public comment meeting next week on its proposed fare increases and commuter rail schedule changes.

The meeting will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 2, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the State Transportation Building, Floor 2, Conference Rooms 1, 2…