Melrose News

Published in the July 15, 2016 edition

A modern world that appears, at times, to have gone completely crazy saw deadly violence at the intersection of race relations, feelings about police, domestic terrorism and general ill will toward man ratcheted up a few more ugly notches last Thursday night in Dallas.

“The death and injuries…

Published in the July 15, 2016 edition

MELROSE — People of all heritages/identities are welcome to join the Melrose Interfaith Clergy Association as it focuses on the role of white people in dismantling racism and building a just society.

The class will examine the institutionalization of racism and impact of white privilege and how our…

Published in the July 15, 2016 edition

MELROSE — The Sally Frank’s Farmers Market has been operating in Melrose since 1994 and is currently seeking volunteers to help sustain this significant community institution.

The market has recently established a new governance model, including a newly created board of directors. Anyone interested in learning more about…

Published in the July 8, 2016 edition

Published in the July 8, 2016 edition

MELROSE — Chief Michael L. Lyle regrets to inform the community that the Melrose Police Department’s K-9 Jony passed away suddenly over the holiday weekend.

A 9-year-old German shepherd, Jony was born in Gelnica…

Published in the July 8, 2016 edition

MELROSE — A Main Street resident allegedly was duped into using money orders to pay for a loan she applied for online.

On Friday, July 1, around 2:10 p.m. the woman told police that at some time earlier she had applied for a loan through an online company…

Published in the July 8, 2016 edition

Here’s hoping the proposed merger of Hallmark Health and Wellforce works out, because Melrose-Wakefield Hospital needs it to.

A longtime health care staple in our community, we have depended on Melrose-Wakefield for decades and can’t give up on it now.

Officials are planning an expensive expansion of the…

Published in the July 1, 2016 edition

Published in the July 1, 2016 edition

By JESSICA VALERIANI

MELROSE – On Tuesday the School Committee approved installing a total of six modular classrooms to alleviate a space crunch administrators see lasting for the next several years.

The vote was 6-1.

Two modular classrooms are being eyed for the Hoover, Horace Mann and Winthrop…

Published in the July 1, 2016 edition

MELROSE — School officials and representatives of the Melrse Education Association agreed to a new three year contract for teachers this week.

Here is a press release.

“School Department officials are pleased to announce the achievement of a new three year collective bargaining agreement.

“The mutual goal throughout…

Published in the July 1, 2016 edition

The city may not have fireworks on the Fourth of July, but it does celebrate in a manner that would otherwise make John Adams proud.

On July 3, 1776, the Founding Father from Braintree wrote to his wife and partner Abigail about Independence Day:

“I am apt to…

Published in the June 24, 2016 edition

MELROSE — Superintendent of Schools Cyndy Taymore announces that Melrose High School Assistant Principal Jason Merrill has been appointed as Interim Principal for the upcoming school year.

Merrill replaces Marianne Farrell, current MHS principal, who will transition to the Director of Finance and Administrative Affairs for the district…