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Lipper-Garabedian backs bill to require apprenticeships in public construction

KATE LIPPER-GARABEDIAN
KATE LIPPER-GARABEDIAN

 

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…

 

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Great library programs coming as winter marches on

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…

 

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Follow Your Art secures capital grant

FOLLOW YOUR ART Community Studios. (Photo by Raj Das, ED Photography)

 

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…

 

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Editorial: Home heating fires peak in winter

Published February 6, 2026

Given the frigid temperatures we are currently experiencing and recent house fires in surrounding towns, we are sharing the following tips on common causes of house fires related to home heating as well as cooking and electrical systems. The information is provided by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Founded in…

 

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Getting it done

THIS SNOW REMOVER does what it takes after the city and our area received at least 20 inches of snow on January 25 and 26. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

 

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Sen. Lewis announces Virtual Office Hours for February

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…

 

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Incarnation Parish holds confirmation retreat

MELROSE — The Incarnation Parish Confirmation Candidates participated in a Confirmation Service Retreat recently. Having spent several weeks fundraising, the young people were able to raise funds to build 11 beds for children in need, through the wonderful program A Bed For Every Child. Working in teams, the students constructed and decorated the beds which…

 

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Third Annual Galentine’s Day jewelry and accessory swap

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…

 

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VMMS thespians perform play this weekend

MELROSE — Tickets are on sale for the Melrose Middle School Winter Play, “Argonuts: Jason & the Quest for the Golden Fleece.” Join us this weekend for a thrilling journey across seas and kingdoms in this family-friendly retelling of the classic Greek myth, full of humor, action and heart. Follow Jason, a young hero determined…

 

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Beacon Hill Roll Call published February 6, 2026

Volume 51 – Report No. 5 January 26-30, 2026

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of January 26-30.

During the week of January 26-30, the House met for a total of five hours 29 minutes and the Senate met for a…

 

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Parking issues, traffic stops keep police on the move

MELROSE — Snow-related parking issues and other matters kept police on the move last week. Here’s a look at some of the calls officers answered:

MONDAY, JANUARY 26

An alarm sounded at a business downtown on Main Street around 3:30 a.m.

An alarm sounded on Stone Place around 4:25 a.m.

A parking issue was deal…

 

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Low recycling contamination reported

MELROSE — Melrosians are doing their parts to care for our planet. Melrose curbside recycling customers have lowered average recycling contamination (the inclusion of non-recyclable waste in blue bins) to an extremely low 4.16%. This marks the second year in a row

that Melrose recycling customers have achieved a rate lower than 5%, reflecting the…

 

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