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If approved, voters would decide an increase in their taxes in November

MELROSE — It’s official: Mayor Robert J. Dolan this week went public with his request for an override of Proposition 2 1/2, saying the city’s shifting demographics and maxed out ability to invest any more money in its departments are jeopardizing Melrose’s…

MELROSE — Mayor Robert J. Dolan, the Melrose Veterans Services Advisory Board, local veteran organizations and Melrose Veterans Services Officer Ryan McLane invite the public to participate in the 2015 Melrose Memorial Day Parade on Sunday, May 24.

This year’s parade will honor those who fought in the Korean War era, and the Grand Marshal…

MELROSE — On Saturday, May 16, Melrose DPW is hosting a plastic bag recycling drop off event at the DPW Recycling Center at 72 Tremont St. from 8 a.m. to noon.

Despite the recycling symbol on plastic bags, they cannot go into your curbside recycling bins. They cause issues with the recycling process at…

Next environmental justice film

MELROSE — The public is welcome to the next film in the Environmental Justice Film Series presented by Melrose UU Church GreenSanctuary Committee and Sustainable Melrose, Oil & Water,  on Saturday, May 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 70 West Emerson St.

Oil & Water…

MELROSE — Mayor Robert J. Dolan will deliver his annual budget address to a joint meeting of the Board of Aldermen and the School Committee on Monday, May 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Aldermanic Chamber, City Hall.

The public is invited to attend.

It will also be shown live on MMTV.

MELROSE — The School Committee Tuesday passed a $28 million spending plan for the year beginning July 1, less than a week before Mayor Robert J. Dolan appeared poised to ask for an override of Proposition 2 1/2.

The city’s rumor mill was churning on overdrive over the past week amid speculation that Dolan planned…

MELROSE — Police went to a wooded area off Aaron Street near the Fellsway East Saturday, May 2, after someone reported a tent had been set up and there was possibly a gun inside.

Police responded about 12:40 p.m., locating a makeshift campsite. There was a BB gun inside the tent and since no…

The Fifth Annual Wounded Vet Motorcycle Run roars through Melrose Saturday just after noon to raise awareness and funds for soldiers who have sacrificed much so we can remain free.

The pack — which includes thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts — leaves Boston Harley Davidson in Revere at noon. It is expected to enter Melrose around…

MELROSE — Hear ye! Hear ye! Theatre To Go, Inc. is proud to present William Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor on May 8, 9, 15-17. Join us as we journey back to merry old England and explore the antics of Falstaff and his friends in this farcical adventure.

The production is directed by Barbara…