Melrose News

MELROSE — The City Council had a brief meeting Monday night, sending a couple of spending requests to its Appropriations Committee and approving two reappointments to city posts.

Helena Widfeldt of Briggs Street was reappointed to a two-year term on the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and Linda Reed was reappointed to a one-year term as…

BOSTON — The American Red Cross urges people to take action now to help offset the severe impact of recent winter storms on efforts to rebuild the blood supply during an ongoing blood shortage. Donors of all blood types are asked to make a blood or platelet donation appointment as soon as possible.

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MELROSE — Not sure now what to do with to-go cups once you enjoy your coffee? Our Mass DEP has recently announced that all cups made of paper, even those with plastic or wax coating, can now go to…

MELROSE — The Melrose Farmers’ Market will host a series of Winter Markets on Sundays: February 8, March 8 and April 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Melrose YMCA.

The markets will feature seasonal produce from local farms, small-batch food items and handmade crafts, offering a welcoming space to shop local and stay…

Federal official cites energy system threats at time of ‘explosive load growth’

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Editorial published January 30, 2026

Kids need to know how to read. Too many of them cannot in Massachusetts, a place that takes great pride in its legacy as an educational leader.

Lawmakers want to do something to fix the early childhood literacy problem. We know they will.

The State House News Service reports that…

MELROSE — The Melrose Cultural Council (MCC) announces it is awarding 31 Melrose artists grants to provide cultural enrichment opportunities for residents of Melrose and surrounding communities. 2026 grant awardees span a variety of disciplines, ranging from music to theater to visual arts, as well as programming that celebrates the cultural diversity of Melrose. The…

BOSTON — State Senator Jason Lewis will be holding Office Hours in Melrose on Monday, February 2 from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Milano Senior Center, 201 W Foster St. Any Melrose resident is welcome to attend Office Hours with no appointment necessary to meet with the Senator and discuss any constituent issues or…