Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026
JASON MERRILL MHS Principal
By JASON MERRILL MHS Principal
Good Evening everyone. It is an honor and a privilege to be here with you tonight and be the leader of this school community. I do not underestimate the great responsibility that has come with this…
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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026
JAELLANY RIVERA
By JAELLANY RIVERA METCO address
Hello everyone, especially my family.
My name is Jaellany Rivera, and I am honored to give this METCO graduation address today. If you had told middle school me that one day I would be up here giving a…
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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026
YAYA CALLAHAN
By YAYA CALLAHAN Introduced MHS assistant principals
Lazy, ungrateful, spoiled, rude, boring, but mostly “no future.” That’s what people keep calling my generation. And I know you’re wondering why I said those words first. Well, because my whole life, people have acted like…
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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026
AVA DOWNS
By AVA DOWNS Farewell Address
Good Evening.
If you do not know me, my name is Ava Downs and I’m extremely honored to be speaking before you today delivering the farewell address on behalf of the class of 2026.
I am incredibly proud…
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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 29, 2026
MELROSE — Bishop Fenwick High School has recognized the 137 students from Senior, Junior and Sophomore years who have earned their place as a National Honor Society member for 2026. Among the recipients were eight students from Melrose.
The awards were presented at a ceremony…
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Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 29, 2026
THIS YEAR THE CITY HELD several Memorial Day observances, which included school assemblies, memorial rededications and the planting of flags on veterans’ graves in Wyoming Cemetery. (Photo courtesy of City Hall)
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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 29, 2026
MELROSE — On June 6, the Polymnia Choral Society will present “Polymnia Goes to Broadway,” a concert and sing-along filled with favorite and familiar songs from past and present Broadway hit shows. The concert promises to be a fun-filled event appropriate for all ages. The…
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