Melrose News

The following was submitted by Yes for Melrose, the political action group advocating for the passage of a Proposition 2 1/2 override at the city election on November 4.

MELROSE — Under the limits of the state Proposition 2 ½ law, no matter how much costs rise, Melrose’s primary revenue source — our property…

MELROSE — A comprehensive calendar of everything Arts and Culture in Melrose. Here are just a few arts and culture events happening around Melrose this week:

Chalk Walk, Annual FYACS fundraiser: September 27, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Hall and Ell Pond

Apple Cider Donut Tasting: September 27, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at…

MELROSE — After a strong season opener at Hormel Stadium in Medford, the Melrose High School Marching Band is bringing the excitement home. On Saturday, September 27, the Melrose Marching…

BOSTON – Eleven projects in the greater Boston region secured a total of $800,000 to advance local and regional climate change resilience. As part of the Accelerating Climate Resilience (ACR) Grant Program, both municipalities and community-based organizations across the region will implement strategies that protect people, places, and communities from the impacts of climate change…

With an important election season in full swing, we need to publish a few reminders.

There will be a three-tiered Proposition 2 1/2-related override question on the ballot (1A, 1B and 1C) and several people are running for School Committee and City Council. We’d like candidates, their campaign people and those on either side of…

MELROSE – Follow Your Art Community Studios (FYACS) announces the fifth annual Art of Words gallery exhibition at 647 Main St. in Melrose. This show is an annual favorite in the Gallery at FYACS and features works created and inspired by Follow Your Art’s writers- and artists-in-residence.

In preparation for this exhibition, visual artists and…

MELROSE — School Committee Chair Dorie Withey announced earlier this week that the demands of a new job will not allow her to seek reelection on November 4.

In a letter to the Weekly News, Withey writes, in part, “I have recently accepted a new professional opportunity and the demands of this new role will…