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They fought, we ride

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 22, 2026

SUPPORTERS OF wounded veterans took to the streets in our area Sunday during the annual Boston Wounded Vets motorcycle run. Here, part of the pack cruises through Melrose on Lynn Fells Parkway. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

 

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Updates from City Hall

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 22, 2026

MELROSE — The city of Melrose has announced following updates for the upcoming week.

Memorial Day Observances

The Melrose community is invited to join in honoring members of the military who lost their lives in service to the United States and their families.

On Saturday…

 

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The latest on home sales

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 22, 2026

MELROSE — The median price of a single-family home sold here during the first four months of the year was $937,500, according to the latest report from The Warren Group, a leading provider of national real estate and transaction data.

From the first of January…

 

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Plastic Plant Pots: Not in Your Bin, Back to the Retailer!

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 22, 2026

MELROSE — Plastic plant containers, the hard pots and the flimsy eight pack ones are not recyclable curbside or at the Department of Public Works (DPW) Yard. 

Why not?  It’s because there are three primary resins used in the manufacture of horticultural pots. And…

 

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Melrose Farmers’ Market hosts Urban Garden Tour to benefit SNAP Match Program

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 22, 2026

VISITORS WILL have the opportunity to explore gardens of all shapes and sizes at the upcoming Urban Garden Tour, showcasing the creativity of local growers

MELROSE — The Melrose Farmers’ Market is announcing its upcoming Urban Garden Tour, a self-guided community event celebrating the beauty…

 

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EDITORIAL: More than a long weekend

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 22, 2026

On Monday, Memorial Day 2026, we remember all those men and women who died while serving our country in the military. Their sacrifice — the ultimate one — will never be forgotten.

Melrose has a long history of sending people to defend the United States,…

 

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Another great ‘Seniors’ Day at the Park’

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 22, 2026

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY analyst William de Constant currently works with Sagamore Golf, Inc., which runs the Melrose Mount Hood Golf Course. He spoke during this year’s event.

MELROSE — The Mt. Hood Park Association’s “Senior’s Day at the Park” event was held at the clubhouse at…

 

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A variety of calls keep police on the move

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 22, 2026

MELROSE — Following are some examples of recent police business:

MONDAY, MAY 11

Parking issues resulted in tickets after 2 a.m. on Tappan Street, Short Street and Bratley Street.

A driver was stopped and warned at Lebanon and Sylvan streets around 5:50 a.m.

Another driver…

 

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The Food Drive reaches an impressive milestone

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 22, 2026

THE FOOD DRIVE remains a hyperlocal resource that has provided a lot of food to people in need. (Photos courtesy of The Food Drive)

MELROSE – Only a few months after marking its fifth anniversary as a food rescue and hunger relief organization, The Food…

 

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Reminder from staff: Library is closed on Memorial Day

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 22, 2026

MELROSE — Following are updates and programming announcements from the staff of the Melrose Public Library:

Hours: Open Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m.

Open Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m to 9 p.m (Upper Level closes at 8 p.m.)

Open Fridays and Saturdays…

 

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Beacon Hill Roll Call published May 22, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News

 

 

Volume 51 – Report No. 20
May 11-15, 2026

 

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ votes on roll calls from recent sessions. There were no roll calls in the House or the Senate last week.

During the week of May 11-15…

 

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The wonders of drumming

Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 15, 2026

 

MELROSE GIRL SCOUT TROOP #84215 visited local seniors at The Residence at Melrose Station for a special cardio drumming session. The class is a fun and energizing activity blending physical fitness with rhythmic brain stimulation and social connection. It’s proven to improve cardiovascular

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