Melrose News

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026

MELROSE — At the Melrose High School (MHS) Senior Awards Ceremony on May 21, the Melrose Alliance Against Violence (MAAV) took a heartfelt moment to honor the memory of Joan Bell, the organization’s beloved former board president of over twenty years, who passed away unexpectedly…

New vendors, increased SNAP match and family-friendly activities

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026

MELROSE — The Melrose Farmers’ Market returns for its 2026 season on Thursday, June 11, bringing local food, live music, cooking demonstrations and family activities to the community. The market will be open every Thursday in Bowden…

2025 Prop. 2 1/2 override to fund additional work

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026

MELROSE — As part of the city’s multi-year roadway and utility program, the Melrose Department of Public Works is conducting extensive road and sidewalk repairs, replacements and improvements.

The year’s plan includes repaving, curb and sidewalk…

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026

MELROSE — The Melrose Affordable Initiative is collecting donations from June 8-12 in a food drive for the Servant’s Heart Food Pantry at Faith Evangelical Church. Items in desperate need include: small jars of jelly (no grape), pudding snacks, beef stew, standard (not giant…

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026

MELROSE — A citywide cleanup event, hosted by Keep Melrose Beautiful, is scheduled to run on Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to noon. Keep Melrose Beautiful is a volunteer-led organization that is working to clean up and green up our city.

Individuals, couples, and…

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026

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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026

MELROSE — Nothing could dampen the spirit of the occasion as family and friends braved the rain last Friday to watch Melrose High School say goodbye to…

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026

By JOSEPH BARANYI and NAOMI BREAY
Class Presidents

Jos: Hello everyone, and thank you for coming out tonight to support the newest graduates of Melrose High School. We are so honored to be speaking today.

Naomi: My name is Naomi…