Melrose News

Published in the October 30, 2015 edition

MELROSE — The Melrose Chamber of Commerce Trick or Treat at Melrose Businesses will be on Friday, October 30, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Main Street will be closed from Grove Street to Upham Street, and the festivities will spread out to West Wyoming Avenue, Melrose Highlands and…

Published in the October 23, 2015 edition

MELROSE — As city street construction and improvements continue, so too do complaints about damage to motorists’ vehicles as they travel through work zones.

On Saturday, October 17, a Groveland resident reported tire damage after hitting a raised roadway structure on Upham Street. The damage was on a…

Published in the October 23, 2015 edition

MELROSE — As part of the city’s Veterans’ Day 2015 observance, officials plan three important announcements.

First will be the second part of renovations to the Knoll memorials.

Second will be final completion of the GAR Memorial.

Third will be this year’s Operation trip to Washington, D.C. and…

Published in the October 23, 2015 edition

MELROSE — During this season of giving thanks, the Friends of the Melrose Public Library is sponsoring a “Give Thanks, Give a Dollar: Love Your Library!” FUNdraiser. For $1 (additional donations are welcome), you can purchase a leaf for one of several “Give Thanks” wreaths hanging in the…

Published in the October 23, 2015 edition

Published in the October 16, 2015 edition

MELROSE — The Melrose Alliance Against Violence will hold its 20th Annual Walk & Candlelight Vigil Sunday, Oct. 18, beginning at 4 p.m. at Memorial Hall in Melrose, the site where it all began.

This is a big anniversary for the important annual event, which raises money for…

Published in the October 16, 2015 edition

MELROSE — Following is a sample of the reports handled by police during the week of Oct. 5 to 12.

MONDAY, OCT. 5

• A suspicious motor vehicle was reported at the intersection of Vine and Myrtle streets around 7:30 a.m. It belonged to a detail officer who…

Published in the October 16, 2015 edition

Published in the October 16, 2015 edition

MELROSE — The Rotary Club of Melrose will brighten the year’s winter’s doldrums by staging a gala city-wide variety show, *Stars over Melrose,” featuring the very best local talent, on Feb. 27, at Memorial Hall. Details will follow closer to the event.

But first, there will be auditions…

Published in the October 9, 2015 edition

MELROSE — The Melrose Alliance Against Violence has announced the members of the Honorary Host Committee for the 20th Annual Walk and Candlelight Vigil.

This Committee includes local, state and national officials lending their name in support, bringing recognition to the event and MAAV’s mission to end domestic…

Published in the October 9, 2015 edition

MELROSE — Melrose High School Drama proudly kicks off the 2015-2016 Melrose drama season with the comic treasure, Noises Off! a play written by Michael Frayn and directed by Melrose Drama Director Adam Schuler.

The play will be performed at the Melrose Performing Arts Center located at the…