THE NORTHEAST Metro Tech boys’ hockey team earned the No. 22 seed in the Div. 4 state tournament with a record of 12-7. The Knights will travel to Breakaway Ice Center in Tewksbury today at 3:40 p.m. to take on No. 11 North Reading (11-7-2) in a first round matchup. The winner will play the
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THE TOWN COUNCIL this week executed a number of legal agreements related to Cabot, Cabot & Forbes 440-unit “Basin” project at the head of the Lake. (Mark Sardella Photo)
By MARK SARDELLA
WAKEFIELD – The Town Council Monday night voted to accept, execute and record four legal instruments related to the development at 200-440 Quannapowitt Parkway at the head of the Lake.
Specifically,…
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SAUGUS — Deborah Jean (Griffin) Ryan, 70, of Saugus passed away peacefully with her husband by her side Sunday night, February 22 while listening to her favorite song ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’.
Debbie was born July 29, 1955 to JoAnn and Charles Griffin. She attended Medford High…
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DOES IT GO IN the trash or recycling? To be or not to be.
MELROSE — Recyclopedia is a search tool created by Recycle Smart MA, recyclesmartma.org, an initiative of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). It is designed to help residents determine if a specific item belongs in the recycling barrel or bin or if…
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SENATE EDUCATION Chair, Sen. Jason Lewis, speaks at a press conference on July 30, 2025 about a Senate bill that would instill a bell-to-bell cellphone ban in schools. (Photo by Ella Adams/State House News Service)
WINCHESTER — Sen. Jason Lewis of Winchester, one of the chamber’s liberal lions who has represented Wakefield for 12 years…
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MELROSE – Kate Lipper-Garabedian, a State Representative, education attorney, former teacher and mom announced today that she is running for State Senate for the 5th Middlesex District. Yesterday, current State Senator Jason Lewis announced that he will not seek re-election, creating an open seat in this year’s September Primary and November General Elections…
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Editorial 1 published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 27, 2026
The following comes from AAA’s regional office in Westwood.
The blizzard of 2026 is leaving a trail of downed trees and power lines in its wake, with potential damage to homes from ice and snow a concern for many. As homeowners assess…
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MELROSE — Where would you like to go? Come travel vicariously through the eyes of local artists. Follow Your Art Community Studios (FYACS) invites the community to the Opening Reception of its new gallery exhibition on Friday, March 6 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This exhibit, held in The Gallery at 647 Main St. in…
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MELROSE — For more than 70 years, Polymnia Choral Society has been delivering great performances to acknowledge and honor the important times in our lives. On Sunday, March 8 at 3 p.m., Polymnia will perform American Quilt celebrating the music of the United States as our country turns 250 years old.
Just like a quilt…
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MELROSE — As preparations begin for the 2026 season, the Melrose Farmers’ Market is inviting local businesses and community partners to sponsor one of Melrose’s most vital community assets.
The Melrose Farmers’ Market plays a central role in the city’s economic and community life, strengthening small businesses, supporting local farmers and producers and creating a…
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MELROSE — Following a request for certification made by the City of Melrose in January, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) has granted the city “safe harbor status” from September 3, 2025 through September 2, 2026 under the state Chapter 40B affordable housing law.
This status means that a local Zoning…
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