Melrose News

Published in the February 26, 2016 edition

MELROSE — Police Chief Michael L. Lyle reports that the Melrose Police Department arrested two men on charges of possession of heroin and cocaine on Thursday, Feb. 18 after an undercover drug investigation.

Police said that Anthony Vivolo, 45, of Melrose was charged with possession of a Class…

Published in the February 26, 2016 edition

MELROSE — An unarmed robber got away with an undisclosed amount of cash in a robbery at Walgreens, 897 Main St., shortly before 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 17.

Police responded to the scene upon receiving the robbery report at 9:51 p.m.

According to police, the suspect, who…

Published in the February 26, 2016 edition

Published in the February 19, 2016 edition

By BOB BURGESS

MELROSE — Police again topped the list of the city’s best compensated employees last year thanks in part to more work details than the eye could see.

As Melrose continues to undergo significant infrastructure rehabilitation, police are needed to keep motorists, pedestrians and particularly work…

Published in the February 19, 2016 edition

MELROSE — A 19-year-old Melrose resident was arrested on outstanding warrants on Monday, Feb. 8 at 9:41 p.m.

According to police, an Alta Stone Place apartment resident reported a man was walking around the apartment complex’s parking lot and was allegedly checking to see if car doors were…

Published in the February 19, 2016 edition

MELROSE — The Melrose Public Library is welcoming back Channel 5’s news and sports anchor, Bob Halloran, to The Author’s Corner on Tuesday, February 23 at 7 p.m.

Halloran will be talking about his newly released, White Devil: The True Story of the First White Asian Crime Boss…

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…