MELROSE — The City of Melrose is sharing the following updates for the upcoming week:
Yard waste curbside pickup is during the week of September 23
The next curbside yard waste pickup opportunity for Melrose residents is the week of September 23. Bagged yard waste will be collected by the Department of Public Works on the regular trash and recycling pickup day for the neighborhood. Yard waste includes: leaves, grass clippings and brush up to one inch (1”) in diameter bundled and tied. No dirt allowed. Yard waste must be set out in paper leaf bags or in barrels. All bags and barrels must be less than 45 gallons and 45 pounds. There is a 10 barrel/bag maximum per pick up. Barrels must be labeled “yard waste” to avoid confusion with regular household waste. With any questions, call the Department of Public Works at 781-665-0142.
Tree work on Main St. on September 22, September 29 and October 6
The Department of Public Works will perform routine tree pruning work along Main St. between Upham St. and East/West Foster St. on Sunday, September 22 and the following two Sundays weather permitting. Main St. will be closed to vehicles from approximately 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Active work hours will be 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. during which DPW vehicles and equipment will be used. This critical work will involve the removal of dead branches and trimming of branches near windows, building facades and utility lines. Please contact the Department of Public Works with any questions at 781-665-0142.
Flu vaccines available on October 9 and October 29
The Melrose Department of Health and Human Services will offer free influenza vaccinations at the City-Wide Flu Clinic on Wednesday, October 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. and at the Mayor’s Senior Resource Fair on Tuesday, October 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Both events will be held at Melrose Memorial Hall, 590 Main St. The regular Sanofi Pasteur Fluzone vaccine will be available for anyone over five years old and the high-dose vaccine will be available to individuals 65 yrs. and older. Pre-registration is highly recommended and registration links can be found at CityOfMelrose.org. If you have any questions, please call the Health and Human Services Department at 781-979-4130.
