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Front Page: April 19, 2024
Officials to ask for election to override Prop. 2 1/2
MELROSE — While a dollar figure and the exact impact on taxpayers are still to be worked out, city officials plan to request an override of Proposition 2 1/2. The reason: School needs and expenses are rising too quickly for the city’s ability to keep up with them. On...
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City awarded $3M for new net zero police station
MELROSE — The City of Melrose has been awarded $3 million in FY24 federal funding to support the design and construction of its new net zero police station. United States Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) with support from Massachusetts...
Sports
Sports: April 19, 2024
Twin wins for Melrose baseball team
Burlington, Boston Latin fall to Melrose By JENNIFER GENTILE MELROSE—The Melrose High baseball team is making the most out of their school break. The team picked up two wins in a matter of three days with victorious efforts against Burlington and Boston Latin this...
Historic win for Melrose High girls lacrosse
Program-first win over Winchester, 11-7 By JENNIFER GENTILE MELROSE—The Melrose High girl’s lacrosse team pulled off a historic win over Winchester, a program-first for Melrose, when they traveled to Winchester on April 9 and prevailed in an exciting 11-17 victory....
Melrose runners take part in the 128th Boston Marathon
BOSTON—It was a hot day for runners, but enjoyable nonetheless, for local marathon athletes who took part in the 128th running of the Boston Marathon on Monday. Here are the 25 Melrosians who ran the 26.2 mile course and their results. Name Time Age Adriy Boyko...
Obituaries
Willis Hardy Jr., 80
Retired Melrose police officer MELROSE — Willis (Bill) Hardy Jr., of Melrose passed away on Tuesday, April 9 at the age of 80. Bill is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia (Rahilly) Hardy. Father to Tom Hardy, Pam Bukowski, Bridget Hardy; and predeceased James...
Judith Sullivan
Love of learning and creativity MELROSE — Remembering Judith Quinn Sullivan, known fondly as Judi, is an honor because of all the wonderful things she accomplished in her lifetime. Born in Hagerstown, MD, but truly raised in Mercersburg, PA, Judi held her roots close...
Ann Rocha, 88
Enjoyed shopping, entertaining and trips to Cape Cod MELROSE — Ann M. (Kilfoyle) Rocha, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, April 13 at age 88. Ann was born in Cambridge on April 12, 1936, one...