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Project Bread’s 58th Walk for Hunger to raise $1M

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

 

ERIN MCALEER, Project Bread President and CEO cuts the starting line ribbon for The 58th Walk for Hunger on Sunday, May 3. Thousands of people from Massachusetts and beyond hit the pavement at Boston Common, raising critical funds to support Project Bread’s year-round anti-hunger

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What’s happening on MMTV in May

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

 

 

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Beebe Friends’ book sale coming May 9

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

MELROSE — Following are some announcements and program notes from the staff of the Melrose Public Library.

Special Announcements from The Friends of the Melrose Public Library

The Friends of the Melrose Public Library’s annual spring book sale will be on Saturday, May 9 from…

 

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Child dies in playground tragedy

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

 

PEOPLE remembered Zakaria Bel Qaid by creating a memorial at the Winthrop School this week. (Jennifer Gentile Photo)

MELROSE — Tragedy struck the Winthrop Elementary School community Monday afternoon when three people on the playground were hit by a fallen tree brought down in…

 

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May is Mental Health Month

City shares resources to help

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

MELROSE — The City of Melrose Health and Human Services (HHS), in partnership with the Melrose Health and Wellness Coalition, recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month, a nationwide observance dedicated to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and encouraging people to…

 

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Open Studios and Artist Pop Ups on May 9

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

MELROSE — Follow Your Art Community Studios (FYACS) will host “Upstairs/Downstairs at The Big Yellow House,” an open studios and artist pop-up event on Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 647 Main St. in Melrose.

This free event is a chance…

 

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Melrose Jazz Fest a resounding success

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

 

NOAH ALLEN of our garden behind the Melrose Jazz Fest guitar. (Photo by Raj Das of ED Photography)

MELROSE — Thanks to a generous grant from the Melrose Cultural Council and some amazing sponsors, Melrose Jazz Fest was a resounding success.

Despite the chilly…

 

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EDITORIAL: Helping the trades

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

We need more tradespeople, and Gov. Maura Healey knows it.

As many as 2,500 high school students are poised to gain access to career technical training and potentially earn industry credentials under a funding infusion from the surtax on high-income earners.

After touring Assabet Valley…

 

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Help The Bread Shop return to baking

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

MELROSE — A Go Fund Me page has been established to help The Bread Shop get back to business.

The Tremont Street bakery — a popular presence at area farmers markets and beyond — suffered a serious setback recently when an electrical fire forced owners…

 

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Police stop and cite several drivers

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 8, 2026

MELROSE — Following are some examples of calls handled recently by the Melrose Police Department:

TUESDAY, APRIL 28

Parking tickets were issued after 2 a.m. on Myrtle Street and at Main and Mount Vernon streets.

A verbal warning was issued around 6:10 a.m. at West…

 

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“Dark Tide” author Stephen Puleo to speak at book signing

STEPHEN PULEO is the author of eight nonfiction books, including “Dark Tide”.

WAKEFIELD — Local author and historian Stephen Puleo will talk about the Great Molasses Flood and his book “Dark Tide” on Tuesday, May 12 at the West Side Social Club.

There are limited tickets remaining for this event, hosted by the Wakefield Sons…

 

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