Melrose News

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 13, 2026

MELROSE — At deadline Wednesday, firefighters from several communities were battling a two-alarm blaze on Altamont Avenue.

The first call came in around 12:40 p.m. Responding personnel found heavy smoke coming from the ranch-style house at 80 Altamont Ave. A second alarm was struck around…

MELROSE — For more than 70 years, Polymnia Choral Society has been delivering great performances to acknowledge and honor the important times in our lives. On Sunday, March 8 at 3 p.m., Polymnia will perform American Quilt, celebrating the music of the United States as our country turns 250 years old.

Just like a quilt…

Reading libraries featuring titles by Native American authors will now be available in visitor centers at nine DCR properties

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has announced the start of the First Peoples First Stewards (FPFS) Children’s Library, a new initiative available at nine DCR properties, designed to promote youth-focused written works by Native American authors. Featuring more than 20 titles, the reading library program celebrates the region’s Indigenous communities, histories, and their enduring relationship to the lands and waters that…

BOSTON — As the Senate chair of the Joint Committee on Education, State Senator Jason Lewis led his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass legislation that supports young learners by ensuring reading instruction is rooted in proven, evidence-based practices.

Despite Massachusetts being ranked best-in-the-nation for grade 4 reading on the 2024…

BOSTON — State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian joined the Massachusetts House of Representatives to pass legislation that seeks to increase the state’s trades’ workforce by requiring the hiring of apprentices for all contracts awarded for public works projects over $10 million. Effective a year after signed into law, this bill would require projects…

MELROSE — Following are some announcements by the staff of Melrose Public Library.

HOURS

NEW!!! Open Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. made possible by the override.

Open Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m to 9 p.m (Upper Level closes at 8 p.m.)

Open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Holiday hours…

MELROSE — Follow Your Art Community Studios (FYACS), an independent nonprofit arts center serving the Metro North area, has reached a significant milestone in its goal to purchase its space at 647 Main St. in Melrose.

In June of 2025, The Mass Cultural…

BOSTON — State Senator Jason Lewis will be holding Virtual Office Hours on Tuesday, February 17 from 2 to 3 p.m. This will replace the regularly scheduled Virtual Office Hours on February 16 due to the celebration of Presidents’ Day. Any constituent of Lewis is welcome to attend Office Hours with no appointment necessary to…

MELROSE – Zero Waste Melrose and the Melrose Public Library are co-hosting the city’s third annual Galentine’s Day-themed swap of jewelry and accessories on Tuesday, February 10. Previously co-hosted with The Worklery, this year’s free event will be held in the library’s community room, at 69 W. Emerson St. from 6 to 8 p.m. This…