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Front Page: August 15, 2025

 

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Ward 1 experiencing a building boom

By ELLIS IURILLI-HOUGH

MELROSE — As the summer season begins to wind down, residential construction in Melrose’s Ward 1 is ramping up. 

As it stands, 12 new residential buildings have been proposed in Ward 1, 10 of which have been approved by the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). The remaining…

 

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Providing information over coffee

MAYOR JEN GRIGORAITIS continued to visit residents at the McCarthy, Cefalo and Cochrane houses in the last week, hosting informational coffee hours. Residents came equipped with insightful questions and helpful feedback for City Hall. Thanks to Melrose Housing Authority Director Martin Corona, former Mayor Gail Infurna, and Congregational Retirement Homes program manager Beth Vellante for

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Schools get clean audit report again

MELROSE — Melrose Public Schools administrators informed the School Committee that the district has received a clean draft audit report on the school district budget audit for the third year in a row. 

The fiscal audit report reviews district finances for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), which ended on June 30, 2024. 

The audit…

 

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Delegation: City getting $761K for road work

BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis and State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian announced that Melrose is receiving $761,000 in Chapter 90 funds from the state to fund local transportation infrastructure, as part of a $300 million allocation to support transportation-related improvements, including road and bridge repairs, that goes directly to municipalities across Massachusetts.

This funding is part of…

 

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Senate OKs phone-free schools bill

JASON LEWIS

BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis led the effort in the Massachusetts Senate to pass legislation to establish cell phone-free public schools in the Commonwealth. The bill aims to improve student learning and academic achievement, boost mental health and foster healthier learning environments.

Extensive research has shown that removing cell phones and other personal electronic…

 

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In full formation

 

WAKEFIELD’S DANCE TRACK STUDIO celebrated part of its 40th anniversary performing at the July 25 Summer Stroll in downtown Melrose.
(Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

 

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Two generations, one goal: Recovery, resilience and a Return to Sport

SEAN FITZGERALD gets some help from his mother, Dr. Holly Fitzgerald, as he recovers at home after an injury.

 

MELROSE— Fitzgerald Physical Therapy shares the inspiring story of 15-year-old Hunter Fitzgerald, a standout multi-sport athlete and son of clinic owners Dr. Holly and Sean Fitzgerald.

It has been about eight weeks since Hunter underwent…

 

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Steele House residents listen to the mayor

MAYOR JEN GRIGORAITIS (center) meets with residents of the Steele House, a Melrose Housing Authority complex on Nason Drive, for an informational coffee hour. Grigoraitis was joined by School Committee member Margaret Driscoll (left) and former Melrose Mayor Gail Infurna (right).

 

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In harmony

 

THE POLYMNIA CHORAL SOCIETY entertained the crowd on Main Street July 25 during the Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Summer Stroll.
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MACS helps ‘Eddie’s Ranch’

PICTURED ARE Lisa Mattuchio and a few of her rescued dogs, with one of the sewn blankets donated by Melrose Arts and Crafts Society.

MELROSE — Melrose’s Lisa Mattuchio rescues animals, rehabilitates them and then finds them loving homes. “Eddies Ranch” was named after her first rescue dog Eddie.  Since then she has rescued, rehabilitated and…

 

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Let’s have a party!

THIS GROUP enjoyed themselves and their red Solo cups during the Chamber’s 2025 Summer Stroll on July 25. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

 

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