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Polymnia Choral Society presents ‘American Quilt’

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…

 

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Unfinished business

Something’s not right when top state lawmakers fight like the dickens to keep Auditor Diana DiZoglio from doing her job. The voters want her to audit the Legislature and political leaders reportedly keep throwing up roadblocks. A lot of us have trouble seeing this as passing the smell test.

DiZoglio has been a steadfast critic…

 

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Man charged after failing to stop for police

MELROSE — A 57-year-old Florence Street man allegedly failed to stop for police downtown on Saturday, February 14, and went to court because of it.

Luis F. Martins, 111 Florence St., reportedly did not stop when police told him to around 1:05 p.m. after he allegedly double parked on Main Street to run into a…

 

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Tufts Medicine expanding behavioral healthcare access

PICTURED FROM THE left: State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian; State Representative and Chair of the Healthcare Finance Committee John Lawn (rear); Representative Paul Donato; Dr. Robbie Goldstein, Massachusetts Department of Public Health Commissioner (rear); State Senator Jason Lewis; Dr. Brent Forester, Chief and Chairman, Department of Psychiatry, Tufts Medical Center and Director of Behavioral Health, Tufts

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Health officials hear ill effects of vaping

By NEIL ZOLOT

MELROSE – “Whenever there’s a new product, we try to get the word out to communities and schools,” Maureen Buzby, Tobacco Prevention Manager of Mystic Valley Public Health Coalition said during the Understanding Vaping and Tobacco Trends webinar sponsored by the Boxford, Middleton and Topsfield Tri-Town Council Thursday, February 5.

“The nicotine…

 

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Melrose Public Library to host Legislative Breakfast Feb. 27

MELROSE — Melrose Public Library will be hosting a Legislative Breakfast in conjunction with the North of Boston Library Exchange (NOBLE) Advocacy Committee and Massachusetts Library Association (MLA) Legislative Committee on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.

State and local politicians are all invited to the breakfast to speak and listen to testimonies made by members of…

 

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A new year filled with lots of happenings at the Melrose Public Library

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

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Peanut Butter Valentines: The Melrose Public Library, Melrose Kind and The Food Drive are teaming up for Peanut Butter Valentines. All are invited to give a special “valentine” to their neighbors by donating a jar of peanut butter or…

 

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Work for DCR  this summer

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 13, 2028

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) today kicked off recruitment for lifeguards, pool and waterfront staff and water safety instructors for the upcoming summer 2026 season. Positions are available at DCR’s 32 guarded beaches, 24 swimming pools and two wading pools across the state and offer competitive hourly wages ranging from $22 to $27, as well as bonuses of up to $1,000…

 

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Beacon Hill Roll Call published February 13, 2026

 

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 13, 2026
Volume 51 – Report No. 6 February 2-6, 2026

 

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: During the week of February 2-6, the House met for a total of 28 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 37 minutes.

The heat was turned up…

 

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Front Page: February 13, 2026

 

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Berman: Team model returning to MVMMS

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 13, 2026

 

Cari Berman

 

MELROSE — Thanks to the November passage of a historic $13.5 million override of Proposition 2 1/2, team learning is coming back to Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School.

Superintendent of Schools Cari Berman Tuesday night announced a plan to reinstate the…

 

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The City Hall Update published February 13, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 13, 2026

 

MELROSE — The City of Melrose is sharing the following updates for the upcoming week:

City offices will be closed for Presidents’ Day

All Melrose Public Schools and City Offices, except police and fire stations will be closed on Monday, February 16 in observance…

 

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