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Memorial Hall: Symbol of pride in city’s past
By PATRICK DeVIVO MELROSE — Melrose has always been a city that takes immense pride in its past even as it plans and builds for the future. There is no better manifestation of this spirit than Memorial Hall located on Main St. adjacent to City Hall....
Opening reception for Art of Words Gallery Show
MELROSE — Follow Your Art Community Studios (FYACS) announces the annual Art of Words gallery exhibition at 647 Main St. in Melrose. This fourth iteration of the show features works by FYACS’ creatives-in-residence. The twist is that the writers and...
City Hall updates for next week
MELROSE — The City of Melrose is sharing the following updates for the upcoming week: Register to vote in the Nov. 5 election The state, federal and presidential election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, with polls open for all registered Melrose voters at Melrose...
City recognized for green initiatives
BOSTON — In recognition of Energy Efficiency Day, the sponsors of Mass Save announce the City of Melrose has been recognized as a 2024 Mass Save Climate Leader for their outstanding energy-efficient upgrades. This prestigious recognition was granted to 19...
Sports
Soccer girls pick up a league win
Published October 4, 2024 By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI MELROSE—On Sept. 25, the Melrose high girls varsity soccer team shutout Watertown, 3-0, at Fred Green Field to improve to 4-1 in the Middlesex League Freedom division. Melrose scored twice in the first half. In the...
UPDATE: Melrose tops Woburn on Senior Day, edges Wilmington after topping Freedom competition in ML Shootout
After press time: Melrose defeats Woburn 40-32 on Senior Day (Oct. 3) Melrose defeats Wilmington 37-35 (Oct. 2) Published October 4, 2024 Melrose tops Freedom opponents for 5th straight year By JENNIFER GENTILE MELROSE—For the fifth straight year,...
Tourney time
Athletes of the Week featured October 4, 2024
Marco Albanese Jack Feeney Football Seniors This week’s MHS Athletes of the Week were key components to the MHS football team’s first win of the season over Swampscott, 34-27. Their efforts also helped coach Tim Morris earn his 200th career...
Obituaries
Florence Shea
Enjoyed gardening, volunteering and loved traveling to see family MELROSE — Florence Shea made the world a kinder and brighter place. We have lost a truly generous and caring individual. Florence Louise Shea was born June 15, 1945 in Washington DC to Ethel and George...
Janet McNary, 85
Enjoyed needle working, winters in Florida and Boston Red Sox MELROSE — Janet E. (MacKay) McNary, a longtime resident of Melrose passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Tufts Medical Center in Boston on Sunday, September 29 at age 85. Janet was born in...
Lisa O’Neill, 59
Loved horses and becoming a registered nurse MELROSE — Lisa M. (Kelley) O’Neill, formerly of Melrose passed away on August 26 at 59 years of age. Lissa was born in Everett on March 16th, 1965 to Mary (Sullivan)and Kevin Kelley. Lisa grew up with three other siblings...