Melrose News

MELROSE — Every dog has his day but after an eye problem started to affect his vision, K-9 Jony has reached the day of his bittersweet retirement from the department.

“For the past eight years, Jony has been an invaluable part of the Melrose Police…

By BOB BURGESS

MELROSE — Hallmark Health officials who run Melrose-Wakefield Hospital are staying the course as they seek a company merger with Partners HealthCare.

Partners announced Tuesday it would not pursue a plan to acquire Weymouth’s South Shore Hospital but would remain steadfast in its intention to merge with Hallmark Health, which also operates…

MELROSE — The city was basically shut down again at the beginning of the week as yet another significant winter storm raged through the region, dumping 16 more inches of snow on Melrose.

Since January 24, according to city records, 71 inches have fallen here, making it about the snowiest 18-day period in record-keeping history…

MELROSE — Due to the recent snowstorms and in anticipation of more this week, Superintendent of Schools Cyndy Taymore is rescheduling the site visits by the two finalists for the position of principal of the Lincoln School.

The district will be hosting each candidate individually for a site visit to the Lincoln School on Feb…

MELROSE — The city has seen close to 50 inches of snow fall this winter — most of it coming within the last two weeks — and cleanup costs are going through the roof.

This week, Melrose residents saw at least another 15 inches of snow from a storm on Monday that cancelled school for…

MELROSE — An 18-year-old New Hampshire man was arrested early Saturday morning, Jan. 31, after becoming combative with police on Lodge Avenue.

At 2:24 a.m., police noticed a silver Chevy Impala parked “askew” on the street and saw that a man and woman inside were involved in a discussion. When an officer ran a routine…

MELROSE — The following young people have offered their snow shoveling services to those who need help this winter:

• The Hanlon brothers are willing to shovel in the Melrose Highlands. Contact number is 781-662-5952.

• Eric Pimentel lives near the Melrose Public Library and prefers to shovel in the neighborhoods on his side of…

MELROSE — Snow began falling here, however lightly, early Monday afternoon. When it ended shortly before dawn Wednesday…

MELROSE — Superintendent of Schools Cyndy Taymore announced the two finalists for the position of principal of the Lincoln School, Felicia Wettstone and Alison Donovan.

The permanent position is vacant because Brent Conway was chosen to be principal of the Veterans Memorial Middle School.

Taymore said the district will be hosting each candidate individually for…

WAKEFIELD — The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Wakefield representing the towns of Lynnfield, Melrose, Saugus and Wakefield, invites all community members to join their Kick Off Celebration on Monday, Feb. 2, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Kings…