Melrose News

Published in the November 20, 2015 edition

MELROSE — As part of the Home for the Holidays Celebration in Melrose, the Mount Hood Park Association invites…

Published in the November 20, 2015 edition

MELROSE — Giving thanks makes us whole. At least that is what recent research on gratitude suggests. This is something people of faith have known and practiced for thousands of years.

Each Tuesday before Thanksgiving, Melrose houses of worship join together to offer a Thanksgiving service. Weaving together…

Published in the November 13, 2015 edition

MELROSE — Police continued to deal with a rash of recent car breaks in the city last week for the second week in a row.

On Monday, November 2, around 9:25 a.m. a past break into a motor vehicle was reported on East Foster Street.

On Wednesday, November…

Published in the November 13, 2015 edition

MELROSE — Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to educate themselves on a number of school and student-related subjects at Melrose Parent University on Nov. 14.

Organized by the Melrose Education Foundation and Melrose Public Schools, this morning event will offer two workshop tracks, each with a…

Published in the November 13, 2015 edition

Published in the November 13, 2015 edition

MELROSE — Sure, the holidays are a magical time of year — but let’s face it, they can be pretty hectic, too! The annual Marketplace at the Melrose Highlands Congregational Church is the perfect place to get into the spirit of the season while crossing a bunch of…

Published in the November 6, 2015 edition

MELROSE — A bold effort to override Proposition 2 1/2 in relative prosperity failed by nearly a 2 to 1 margin during Tuesday’s municipal election.

The request to go outside the restrictions of the property tax-limiting state law by $2.25 million each year for the foreseeable future lost…

That Scott Macaulay is putting together the 30th Thanksgiving dinner for Melrose residents who for one reason or another will find themselves alone on Thanksgiving Day. Scott said the dinner will be in the Green Street Baptist Church at 1 p.m. but he needs to know how many to cook for. As a result, you…

Published in the November 6, 2015 edition

MELROSE — The City of Melrose will hold its Annual International Welcome Reception on Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Melrose Human Rights Commission and the Mayor’s Office.

“The International Welcome Reception is…

Published in the November 6, 2015 edition

Alderman hopefuls on override, water rates

Published in the October 30, 2015 edition

On November 3 voters will have some important choices to make during the city’s 2015 election. Among those decisions will be the makeup of the next Board of Aldermen. There are five people running…

Ward alderman hopefuls on override, water rates

Published in the October 30, 2015 edition

Are you for or against the proposed override of Proposition 2 1/2 to be decided Tuesday at the polls? Why?

ALDERMAN WARD 1

Joseph Musto: I am adamantly against the override because regular working people simply can’t…