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Information on the Nov. 4 City Election

October 9, 2025

MELROSE — Melrose voters can cast their ballot for the November 4, 2025 local election in one of three ways: In-person Early Voting, Vote by Mail, or In-person on Election Day.

The deadline to register to vote is Saturday, October 25 by 5 p.m. The City Clerk’s Office will be open until 5 p.m…

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UU Church hosts override forum Thursday

October 9, 2025

MELROSE — The Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church will host a Thoughtful Thursday Forum on October 9 at 7 p.m. called, “Melrose override: Yes or No?”

The free forum will be held in the church at 70 West Emerson St.

Melrose voters face a tough choice on the override. As a community service, Melrose UU Church…

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World class robots compete in Melrose

October 4, 2025

FIRST HIGH SCHOOL Robotics Competition in Melrose on September 20. It was a great day of STEM competition and a great community event.

MELROSE — Melrose High School’s robotics team Red Hawk Robotics and Revere High School’s robotics team NUTRONs hosted the first robotics competition event The Nor’Easter at Melrose High School on Saturday, September 20…

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The City Hall Update

October 3, 2025

MELROSE — The City of Melrose is sharing the following updates for the upcoming week:

City Yard schedule & Rigid Plastics Recycling

The Melrose City Yard is open for recycling and yard waste drop-off every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. On Saturday, October 4, the Yard will be…

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October 2, 2025

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MAAV’s 30th Candlelight Vigil and Walk is Sunday

October 2, 2025

LAST YEAR’S WALK was led by members of the Student Action Board who facilitateD workshops on healthy relationships, consent and gender roles at Melrose High School. (Raj Das, edphotos.com)

MELROSE — Organizers invite the community to Melrose Alliance Against Violence’s 30th Annual Candlelight Vigil and Walk to End Domestic Violence on Sunday, October 5…

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Tenth graders outperform state on MCAS tests

October 2, 2025

MELROSE — Tenth graders at the city’s flagship school fared better than many across the state in the latest round of MCAS testing.

According to data released Monday, Melrose High sophomores taking the English language arts MCAS test proved quite proficient, with 21 percent exceeding state expectations and 59 percent meeting them. Just three percent…

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Mayor reflects on community outreach events

October 1, 2025

WARD 5 CITY COUNCILOR Kim Vandiver, Mayor Grigoraitis and Councilor-At-Large Maya Jamaleddine at the September 17 Slice of the City social for Ward 5 residents.

MELROSE — This summer, Mayor Jen Grigoraitis and city staff met with hundreds of residents in a variety of settings and forums, including coffee hours at senior and public…

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Updates from City Hall

September 29, 2025

MELROSE — The City of Melrose is sharing the following updates for the upcoming week:

Apply to Vote by Mail in the Nov. 4 municipal election

Visit www.sec.state.ma.us/elections and click on “Vote by Mail” to get an application for a mail- in ballot for the municipal election on Tuesday, November 4. The deadline to register…

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Melrose Farmers Market celebrates Older Adults Day and Back to School Day

September 27, 2025

MINI PAINTINGS WERE created from participants on Older Adults Day at the Melrose Farmers Market.

MELROSE — The Melrose Farmers’ Market hosted two fantastic theme days in September, celebrating the oldest and youngest members of our community. On September 11 Older Adults Day, the Market hosted an art class led by Follow Your Art’s…

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Melrose Antique Show & Sale returns

September 27, 2025

SOME ITEMS WHICH are expected to be available at the 2025 sale.

MELROSE — The First Congregational Church in Melrose, United Church of Christ will host its Third Annual Antique Show & Sale on Saturday October 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 121 West Foster St., Melrose.

This show continues to grow…

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Destination Imagination hosts final info session for 2025

September 26, 2025

MELROSE — Melrose Destination Imagination (DI) will host one final information session for parents and caregivers interested in learning how their student can participate in the 2025-2026 season of friendly competitive STEAM education challenges on Sunday, October 5 from 9 to 10 a.m. in person at MMTV studios, 360 Main St., Melrose.