Melrose News

Published in the September 2, 2016 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

MELROSE — Election officials are not anticipating a big turnout for the State Primary election on Thursday, Sept. 8. Think of it more as a tune up for the Presidential Election in November, which is likely to be huge.

The polls will be open for…

Published in the September 2, 2016 edition

MELROSE – The Melrose Chamber of Commerce, the City of Melrose and Signature Sponsor LCM Plus are hosting the 36th Annual Victorian Fair on Sunday, Sept. 11 from 11:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.

The fair offers something for everyone.

With close to 200 booths filled with food, games and…

Published in the September 2, 2016 edition

Published in the August 26, 2016 edition

MELROSE — The city’s School Department will try to get by with what it has following the elimination of a grant from the state budget cutting funding for six general education paraprofessional positions in the elementary schools.

In a letter sent last week to parents, Supt. of Schools…

Published in the August 26, 2016 edition

MELROSE — The Rotary Club of Melrose recently installed a new president and several new officers, honored one of its own and thanked its outgoing…

Published in the August 26, 2016 edition

The hallways of the city’s public schools again will fill with the voices of just about all Melrose students as the 2016-17 academic year gets underway Tuesday.

We know it’s a drag to call an unofficial end to summer — for the kids, anyway — but it is…

Published in the August 19, 2016 edition

MELROSE — The first day of school for Melrose Public School children entering kindergarten through grade 12 is Tuesday, August 30.

Melrose Public Schools are closed on Friday, September 2, and Monday, September 5, in observance of Labor Day.

SCHOOL HOURS

• Elementary: Grades kindergarten to 5

The…

Published in the August 19, 2016 edition

By GAIL LOWE

MELROSE — There’s an old saying worth repeating. “Find a need and fill it.”

Apparently, Rockwood Street resident Cali Lapenta has heard that old saying, and…

Published in the August 19, 2016 edition

MELROSE — A 19-year-old Cottage Street man will be summonsed to court after allegedly smashing the front windshield of a car with a skateboard Saturday, August 13, at Gooch Park.

According to witnesses, a gray Nissan pulled up to a section of the park on Maple Street shortly…

Published in the August 19, 2016 edition

MALDEN – You can help feed hungry neighbors with just a walk – or run – in the park.

Mark your calendar for Sunday, Oct. 2, for the 24th Annual Walk for Bread & 5K…

Published in the August 19, 2016 edition

By CHRISTIAN JASON

President & CEO Boston Appliance® & Boston Appliance Product Care, LLC

WOBURN — I remember the first time I experienced the tax free weekend shopping craze. I was at one of those “big box” retailers. I watched as customers herded in large crowds and then…

Published in the August 12, 2016 edition

By GAIL LOWE

MELROSE — Retailers and shoppers alike are upset over the announcement in mid-July that government officials in Massachusetts decided to eliminate tax holiday weekend this year because of the significant deficit in the current budget. The state apparently needs every penny, nickel and dime it…