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Artist at work
ANNALISE CATALINI is a talented young artist currently studying at Salem State University. Her unique and expressive paintings are inspired by and named after music albums. Her paintings are a testament to her passion for both art and music. A few of Annalise's...

The importance of completing your census
MELROSE — The city of Melrose has mailed the local census and residents can expect it to land in their mailboxes within the following days. The city urges residents – homeowners and renters alike – to return their census in person or by mail to the City Clerk’s...

School Committee ratifies teachers’ contract
MELROSE— After a lengthy and extensive negotiation, the School Committee unanimously voted on Jan. 19 to ratify a new contract with the Melrose Education Association. “The Melrose School Committee is proud to report this that it unanimously approved the Melrose...

Emergency Fund receives over $5,500 since the new year
BUCKALEW’S COLLECTED $500 for the Emergency Fund during their Red Truck Event. Pictured here is almost 3 year old Finley, a standard Irish Doodle and certified therapy dog & AKC CGC from their event. (Courtesy Photo) MELROSE – Since the beginning of the year, the...
Sports

Senior celebration
THE MHS boy’s swim team honored their seniors during their last swim meet at home against Lexington at the Malden High pool. Captain Jonah Peters, senior Damian Am and team manager (and vocalist) Nico Mohan were celebrated prior to the meet. They are pictured in a...

Track teams find podium at D3 Relay Meet
MELROSE’S SPRINT medley relay team of D’Mitra Mukasa, Meghan Radzik, Amy Rowe and Cadence L’Heureux medaled last week at the State Relays. (courtesy photo) By JENNIFER GENTILE BOSTON—The Melrose High boys and girls indoor track team continue to impress, and it showed...

Boys’ basketball team splits this week
THE MELROSE High boy’s basketball team picked up a win over Wilmington last week thanks in part to the efforts of sophomore John Arens. (photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com) Wilmington win highlights ML action By JENNIFER GENTILE MELROSE—The Melrose High boy’s...

Hoop girls take two in a row
MEGAN CASEY and the MHS girls’ hoop team are riding on a two game winning streak. They will celebrate Senior Night tonight. (Jennifer Gentile photo) Back in win column after Wilmington & Arlington By JENNIFER GENTILE MELROSE—Over the last week, the...
Obituaries

Derek Jefferson, 61
Loving father and kind, funny, and charismatic EVERETT — Derek Joseph Jefferson, a life long resident of Everett, passed unexpectedly on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at 61 years old due to many health complications. Derek is survived by his three children; Mackenzie,...

Cosmo Vellucci
Devoted son, brother, father and grandfather MELROSE — Cosmo Vellucci was born in Revere on September 27, 1941 to the late Henry and Angelina (Dovidio) Vellucci. He was raised in Peabody and Revere and graduated from Revere High School. He went to work for the phone...

Lawrence Murphy, 68
Avid golfer, family-oriented and sports fan MELROSE — Lawrence D. Murphy, age 68, peacefully passed away in his home on January 21, 2023. Larry was born and raised in Somerville, graduated from Somerville High School and went on to his lifelong career at General...