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Budget plan will stabilize schools

February 27, 2026

MELROSE — The financial investment voters made in November with the historic passage of a Proposition 2 1/2 override will most certainly help the city’s schools as educational leaders shift to stabilizing services after several years of uncertainty and reduction, according to a summary on the fiscal year 2027 spending proposal now being created by…

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Cleaning up after the Blizzard of 2026

February 27, 2026

MELROSIANS dealt with the second big storm in a month this week. During the first storm that hit us at the end of January, this woman cleared her front steps. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

MELROSE — Residents dug out this week after a massive winter storm hit the region beginning around 1 a.m. Monday…

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Healey K-12 education budget gets mixed reviews

February 27, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 27, 2026

By KATIE CASTELLANI
State House News Service

LT. GOV. Kim Driscoll and Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Pedro Martinez toured Attleboro High School on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025. (Photo courtesy of State House News Service)

BOSTON — While House budget writers are reviewing Gov…

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Beacon Hill Roll Call published February 27, 2026

February 26, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News

Volume 51 – Report No. 8 February 16-20, 2026

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on local representatives’ votes on roll calls from prior sessions. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.

During the week of February 16-20, the…

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February 26, 2026

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Just ask Recyclopedia if its recyclable

February 26, 2026

DOES IT GO IN the trash or recycling? To be or not to be.

MELROSE — Recyclopedia is a search tool created by Recycle Smart MA, recyclesmartma.org, an initiative of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). It is designed to help residents determine if a specific item belongs in the recycling barrel or bin or if…

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Sen. Lewis will not seek reelection

February 26, 2026

SENATE EDUCATION Chair, Sen. Jason Lewis, speaks at a press conference on July 30, 2025 about a Senate bill that would instill a bell-to-bell cellphone ban in schools. (Photo by Ella Adams/State House News Service)

WINCHESTER — Sen. Jason Lewis of Winchester, one of the chamber’s liberal lions who has represented Wakefield for 12 years…

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Lipper-Garabedian running for Senate seat

February 26, 2026

MELROSE – Kate Lipper-Garabedian, a State Representative, education attorney, former teacher and mom announced today that she is running for State Senate for the 5th Middlesex District. Yesterday, current State Senator Jason Lewis announced that he will not seek re-election, creating an open seat in this year’s September Primary and November General Elections…

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Tips for assessing post-storm damage

February 26, 2026

Editorial 1 published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 27, 2026

The following comes from AAA’s regional office in Westwood.

The blizzard of 2026 is leaving a trail of downed trees and power lines in its wake, with potential damage to homes from ice and snow a concern for many. As homeowners assess…

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Blood donations sought

February 26, 2026

The Red Cross always needs blood. After a storm like the one we just had, that need intensifies.

On Wednesday, we received this from Red Cross of Massachusetts in Dedham.

The Red Cross is supporting emergency shelters in Massachusetts for residents unable to shelter safely at home during this nor’easter.

Red Cross shelters are open…

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5th Annual FYACS members exhibition

February 26, 2026

MELROSE — Where would you like to go? Come travel vicariously through the eyes of local artists. Follow Your Art Community Studios (FYACS) invites the community to the Opening Reception of its new gallery exhibition on Friday, March 6 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This exhibit, held in The Gallery at 647 Main St. in…

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Polymnia Choral Society presents American Quilt

February 26, 2026

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.