Melrose News

MELROSE — Our Mass DEP recently announced some great news. All cups made of paper can now be recycled. This means you can put these items in your recycle bin: hot coffee cups, cold drink (fountain) cups and Dixie cups.

Why the change? Materials recovery facilities (MRFs) throughout Massachusetts now use a process that separates…

MELROSE — Thanks to the work of the Melrose Disability Commission, Department of Public Works and Melrose Public Schools, the city will receive $171,800 from the Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) as the result of a competitive grant award. Of the 86 cities and towns that received awards in this cycle of the Municipal ADA…

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

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Thank you to all who contributed food for The Pantry of Hope and A Servant’s Heart Food Pantry and mittens, hats and scarves for Housing Families.

Hours: NEW! Open Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. starting January 25 may…

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WAKEFIELD — On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, the Wakefield Arts & Crafts Society met at the Wakefield-Lynnfield United Methodist Church, 273 Vernon St., Wakefield. Our workshop called “Gelli printing” was led by…

MELROSE — All are invited to the annual Haitian Independence Celebration Potluck Fundraiser on Sunday, January 25 at 11:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Melrose, 645 Main St. At the Haitian Independence Celebration Potluck, the church and Haiti Global Youth Partnership will raise money to help schools damaged by Hurricane Melissa last…

MEDFORD — Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and spring isn’t far behind. Get ready with items from Kitty Connection’s online auction Friday, January 30 through Sunday, February 1.

Kitty Connection is a non-profit dedicated to finding loving homes for local pets and the “Love, Hugs and Bunnies” auction will raise funds to support the care…