Melrose News

MELROSE — On Saturday, January 24, Polymnia will hold its annual fundraising Cabaret at Temple Beth Shalom at 21 E. Foster St. in Melrose. The evening will feature Polymnia members and friends performing musical selections they have chosen. Previous Cabaret shows have included Broadway show tunes, pop ballads, jazz standards and more. We look forward…

MELROSE — The median price of a single-family home sold in the city last year was $965,000, according to the latest report from The Warren Group, a leading provider of national real estate and transaction data.

During the course of 2025, 187 single-families were sold in Melrose for a median price of $965,000. In 2024…

BOSTON — State Senator Jason Lewis led the passage of legislation in the Massachusetts Senate to make it easier for municipalities to provide some tax relief to seniors struggling to pay increasing property taxes and not be taxed out of their communities.

An Act authorizing the establishment of a means tested senior…

MELROSE — The Melrose Alliance Against Violence and partner organizations will host an important virtual workshop on healthy teen relationships on Wednesday, February 11 via Zoom.

The parent/caregiver workshop begins at 7 p.m. Among the focus points will be helping your teen navigate their relationships; identifying sings of unhealthy relationships; approaching tricky topics as teens…

MELROSE — On Saturday, January 24, Polymnia will hold its annual fundraising Cabaret at Temple Beth Shalom at 21 E. Foster St. in Melrose. The evening will feature Polymnia members and friends performing musical selections they have chosen. Previous Cabaret shows have included Broadway show tunes, pop ballads, jazz standards and more. We look forward…

READING — In response to the extraordinary demand on local food pantries this season, Reading Cooperative Bank (RCB) has made additional donations to 10 food pantries serving residents throughout the region. These contributions come at a critical time, helping ensure that individuals and families facing food insecurity receive the support they need.

At Reading Cooperative…

WAKEFIELD — Welcome to 2026! Attention, graduating high school seniors who will be attending a post-secondary school, applications for scholarships are being accepted through January 31, 2026. Visit our website for details at osiama.org/scholarships. Everyone is encouraged to apply or pass this…

MELROSE — Follow Your Art Community Studios is hosting a series of free monthly community storytelling events beginning on Friday, January 23 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 647 Main St.

These community events create a special, shared experience between tellers and listeners with stories that entertain…

MELROSE — Recently-elected Ward 4 Councilor Brad Freeman will lead his colleagues this year.

Freeman, who decisively won a three-person race in Ward 4 on November 4, was unanimously chosen City Council president at an organizational meeting Monday night. It was also the first City Council meeting for At-Large Councilors Jason Chen and…