Melrose News

Published in the October 9, 2015 edition

MELROSE — On Thursday, October 15, at 7 p.m. the League of Women Voters of Melrose will hold a Public Forum for Candidates running for the offices of Aldermen-at-Large, School Committee, and Aldermen of Wards 1, 3, and 5.

The League reports that all candidates for these contested…

Published in the October 2, 2015 edition

MELROSE — The Lincoln School has been recognized as one of the best in the country in closing achievement gaps among so-called “student subgroups.”

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan earlier this week recognized 335 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2015 based on their overall academic…

Published in the October 2, 2015 edition

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Published in the October 2, 2015 edition

Published in the October 2, 2015 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

EVERETT — It’s back! The Homecoming Hustle 5K fun run/walk to benefit Friends Fighting Breast Cancer (FFBC) will be held this Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Everett Recreation Center, 47 Elm St., Everett. Same-day registration will be accepted at 7:30 a.m. prior to the shotgun…

Published in the October 2, 2015 edition

MELROSE — The Annual Meeting of the Friends of the Melrose Public Library will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the meeting room on the lower level of the library.

All Friends of the Melrose Public Library and anyone who is interested…

Published in the October 2, 2015 edition

MELROSE — At their meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, the Melrose School Committee will hold a public hearing on School Choice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 76, Section 12B (d) for the 2016/2017 school year.

The hearing will begin at 7 p.m. in the Aldermanic…

Published in the October 2, 2015 edition

MELROSE — Sgt. Harold O. Young VFW Auxiliary to Post 2294 presents a Multi-Vendor and Craft Fair on Sunday, October 4, from noon to 4 p.m. in the post hall, 14 Chipman Ave.

This is a great opportunity to shop early for Christmas.

There will be a gift…

Published in the September 25, 2015 edition

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Published in the September 25, 2015 edition

MELROSE — The Melrose Cultural Council (MCC) has set a postmark deadline of Oct. 15 for artists, presenters, organizations and schools to apply for grants that support arts and cultural activities in Melrose.

The MCC’s grants support a variety of one time and ongoing projects — from local…

Published in the September 25, 2015 edition

MELROSE — Once again this October, Thom Ciulla and Michelle Boulogne will join together to exhibit their original artwork at the…

Published in the September 25, 2015 edition

MELROSE — The Melrose Alliance Against Violence (MAAV) is once again selling Domestic Violence Awareness bracelets.

This year’s bracelets were designed by Melrose resident Kate Rowlands, winner of MAAV’s first-ever bracelet design contest. The contest was held to celebrate MAAV’s 20th anniversary.

The bracelets are made of Swarovski…