Melrose News

Published in the January 15, 2016 edition

MELROSE — Mayor Robert J. Dolan spelled out his vision of the city’s immediate future Monday and it appears to be…

Published in the January 15, 2016 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

MELROSE — The state is making progress toward improving its working relationship with cities and towns, Governor Charlie Baker said during the city’s inauguration ceremony at Memorial Hall Monday.

Baker was invited to the city’s inauguration ceremony by Mayor Rob Dolan. During Baker’s opening remarks…

Published in the January 15, 2016 edition

MELROSE — In celebration of the legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the City of Melrose will hold its Annual Martin Luther King Day Dinner and Family Program on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at The First Congregational Church in Melrose. The event is sponsored by…

Published in the January 8, 2016 edition

MELROSE — Mayor Robert J. Dolan announced this week that Governor Charlie Baker will attend the Melrose Inaugural Ceremonies on Monday, January 11. Governor Baker will speak about Melrose and cities and towns across Massachusetts and will administer the oath of office to Mayor Dolan.
“I am honored…

Published in the January 8, 2016 edition

MELROSE — Total donations to the Melrose Emergency Fund reached $43,000 this week, as the holiday fundraiser continues.
“Thanks to your kind donations, we have been able to make the holidays brighter for a number of Melrose families this year,” said Mayor Robert J. Dolan. “The Emergency Fund…

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Published in the December 25, 2015 edition

By MARK SARDELLA

MELROSE — Last week’s decision by the Hallmark Health Board of Trustees to end its exclusivity agreement with Partners and broaden its search for a tertiary partner will not change Hallmark’s plans to expand Melrose-Wakefield Hospital and construct a new medical building at 888 Main…

Published in the December 25, 2015 edition

MELROSE — After eight years as head of the Chamber of Commerce, Joan Ford Mongeau is ready write the next chapter of her life.
Mongeau will leave as the Chamber’s executive director sometime in the next couple of months after a search is completed for her successor.
“I…

Published in the December 25, 2015 edition

MELROSE — Donations to the Melrose Emergency Fund topped $40,000 this week.
“I want to thank all those who have contributed so generously to the Emergency Fund during this holiday season,” said Mayor Robert J. Dolan. “They have helped ensure that many Melrose families will have a warmer…

Published in the December 25, 2015 edition

Recipients get more than $30K

Published in the December 18, 2015 edition

MELROSE – The Melrose Education Foundation – in partnership with the City of Melrose – announces that it has awarded more than $30,000 in grants to educators across the Melrose Public Schools district during its Fall 2015 grants cycle. This brings the total…

Published in the December 18, 2015 edition

MELROSE — The Melrose High School Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country teams both made donations to the Emergency Fund this week, helping to bring the total for this year’s fundraising drive to over $30,000.

“Every year, for as long as I can remember, the cross country teams have…