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Everyone will enjoy Milano Park
Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 19, 2026 ON MONDAY, former Melrose Mayor Dick Lyons was the special guest of Mayor Jen Grigoraitis at a ribbon cutting for Milano Park at the corner of Main and Grove Streets. This project was funded entirely by the Melrose Redevelopment Authority and a state……
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Beacon Hill Roll Call published June 19, 2026
Published in the Melrose Weekly News THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of June 8-12. During the week of June 8-12, the House met for a total of 11 hours and four minutes and the Senate met for a……
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Editorial: A little good news
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 19, 2026 Gas prices are on the decline. Hopefully the cost of other essentials will follow. According to the regional office of AAA in Westwood, gasoline prices in the northeast are falling as markets react to the weekend announcement of a tentative peace agreement between the U.S……
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Melrose author Emily Martin introduces new novel
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 19, 2026 EMILY MARTIN’S third novel, “Winner Takes All,” will be available wherever books are sold on June 23. The Melrose resident will be at Molly’s Bookstore for the release. By MICHELLE VISCO MELROSE — Melrose resident Emily Martin will introduce her new novel “Winner……
Sports
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FUN-damental Basketball Camp July 20-24
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 19, 2026 EVERETT—The FUN-damental Basketball camp, open to boys and girls in local area cities and towns, will be held July 20-24, 2026 at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center, located at 51 Summer Street in Everett. The camp will take place between the hours of 9:00……
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Swinging for the fences
Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 19, 2026 On May 31, Melrose Little League held their All Star Sunday festivities at Lewis Monk Memorial Field in Melrose. This included the Minors Division All Star Game, which ended in a 10-10 tie after 7 innings. They are pictured here celebrating a great……
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Melrose Girls Basketball Youth Clinic
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 19, 2026 MELROSE—The Melrose High girls’ basketball team is hosting a youth basketball clinic this summer. Melrose head coach Olivia Dziadyk and her staff invite you to join them for a few days of skill-building and competition. Please come join the coaching staff and players for a……
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Major fun
Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 19, 2026 It was a great day of competition for the Melrose Little League during their All Star day at Lewis Monk on May 31. One highlight was the Majors All Star Game, where Team Dooling edged out Team Tierney, 6-5. But both teams (pictured)……
Obituaries
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Eleanor Marchi, 85
MGH nurse exuded warmth and compassion Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 19, 2026 Eleanor M. “Ellie” Marchi, of Wakefield, formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Bear Hill Healthcare. She was 85. Born in Auburn on September 26, 1940, Ellie was one of five children of the……
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Karen DeSpirito, 76
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026 Always held onto her East Boston roots MELROSE — Karen J. DeSpirito, 76, a proud East Boston native who made Melrose her home for more than 40 years, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, at Winchester Hospital, with her daughter Krista by her side……
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Carol A. Richards, 83
Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026 Woman of faith was proud of So. Boston roots MELROSE — Carol A. (Diodati) Richards, of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on July 18, 1942, to the late Amilio and Mary (Kane) Diodati, Carol grew……