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Recycling for victory: WWII salvage drives

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 10, 2026

THIS PHOTOGRAPH OF students at St. Mary’s School standing beside and atop the metal scrap pile shows a wide variety of metal items gathered for the scrap metal drive.

By A.E. MACDONALD

As soon as war was declared on December 8, 1941, restrictions on goods…

 

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Public Safety Night July 15

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 10, 2026

MELROSE — Melrose Police and Melrose Fire in collaboration with the Melrose Chamber of Commerce would like to invite the community to Public Safety Night at the Cabbage Patch field, located in front of the Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School and Melrose High School on…

 

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Chelsea resident charged with OUI

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 10, 2026

MELROSE — A 52-year-old from Chelsea was arrested for drunk driving on Friday, July 3.

Heliberto N. Rodriguez, 72 Marlborough St., apartment 2 was charged with operating under the influence of liquor after police conducted a well-being check on Sixth Street around 10:10 p.m.

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Delegation backs early literacy bill

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026

BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis and State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass legislation to strengthen early literacy education for young learners by ensuring reading instruction is rooted in proven, evidence-based practices.

Despite Massachusetts being recognized as a national leader…

 

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EV charging landscape leaves app-based drivers apprehensive

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026

ELECTRIC VEHICLE charging stations at a New York service plaza. (Photo by J Dean on Unsplash)

By ALISON KUZNITZ
State House News Service

BOSTON — As regulators look to increase the use of electric vehicles at rideshare companies, Uber and Lyft representatives balked recently at…

 

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State Senate hopeful endorsed by Boston Teachers Union

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026

CAREY McDONALD

MALDEN – The following was submitted by the candidate’s campaign staff.

This June, State Sen. candidate Carey McDonald was endorsed by the Boston Teachers Union for the 5th Middlesex seat. The announcement marks additional support for the candidate with the most endorsements from…

 

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Melrose residents to ride in 2026 Pan-Mass Challenge

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026

NEEDHAM — This August 1 and 2, the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) will bring together more than 6,000 cyclists and 4,000 volunteers to raise money for cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The challenge, which raises more money for charity than any other…

 

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Jamaleddines to open local eatery

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026

MELROSE — Maya Jamaleddine will soon be serving us food from her native land.

The At-Large City Councilor won approval this week to open Shawbak Lebanese Eatery and Bakery at 36-40 West Wyoming Ave. All offerings will be made from scratch, said Jamaleddine, who appeared…

 

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Hamilton College class of 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026

CLINTON, NY — Thomas Sheft of Melrose received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hamilton College on Sunday, May 24, in a Commencement ceremony concluding the college’s 2025-26 academic year.

Sheft, a biochemistry/molecular biology major, graduated cum laude with departmental honors in biochemistry/molecular biology.

 

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Editorial: Early literacy’s big boost

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026

Kudos to state lawmakers for filling in a couple of gaps in early education. With literacy indicators declining in Massachusetts, Gov. Maura Healey on June 26 signed legislation overhauling early reading instruction here. It comes not a minute too soon.

“When you become a strong…

 

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Melrose Commission on Disability holding 2026 Disability Pride events

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026

MELROSE — The City of Melrose Commission on Disability is presenting several activities and events to celebrate Disability Pride Month, this year commemorating the 36th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. These activities include:

Public meeting of the Melrose Commission on…

 

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Healey-Driscoll Administration awards $7.6M in trail grants

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on July 3, 2026

BOSTON – The Healey-Driscoll Administration recently more than $7.6 million will be awarded through the MassTrails grant program to support the creation, expansion and maintenance of public trails throughout Massachusetts. This year’s grant program funds trail projects in 38 municipalities, as well as statewide efforts to improve trail networks. Leaders from…

 

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