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Pantry of Hope concert raises more than $1k

July 10, 2025

PICTURED FROM THE left: Joe Keller and Howie Newman. Melrose’s Howie was joined by his partner Joe at the annual Pantry of Hope fundraiser on June 29.

MELROSE — The June 29 Pantry of Hope benefit concert by local duo Knock on Wood raised more than $1,100, an all-time high. It was hosted by…

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Community gathers to launch MVES’ 50th year

July 10, 2025

AT THE MVES 50th anniversary kickoff event pictured from the left: MVES Board member and Melrosian Jim Oosterman; former AARP MA Director and Melrosian Mike Festa; MVES CEO Lisa Gurgone; and Keynote Speaker and Melrosian Edward Alan Miller, Professor of Gerontology and Chair of Gerontology at UMass Boston. (Nicole Hendrickson Photo)

MALDEN –– Mystic…

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Melrose Arts and Crafts deliver goods to Melrose Fire Department, Armstrong Ambulance and MelroseWakefield Hospital

July 10, 2025

A LOOK AT a piece of artwork done by Melrose Arts and Crafts. (Georgette Petraglia Photo)

MELROSE –– Melrose Arts and Crafts delivered teddy bears to the Melrose Fire Department and Ambulance Service. Also delivered were baby blankets to the postpartum unit at Melrose Wakefield Hospital to Nurse Penny on June 17.

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Nominate someone for city history award

July 10, 2025

SCOTT MACAULAY earned the inaugural Mary Stetson Clarke Historical Recognition Award last year.

MELROSE — The Melrose Historical Commission is calling for nominations for this year’s Mary Stetson Clarke Historical Recognition Award. This award recognizes an individual or organization who has demonstrated a commitment to the celebration and preservation of Melrose history.

In order…

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July 10, 2025

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Local man charged in major trafficking case

July 10, 2025

OVER 50 kilograms of marijuana allegedly seized from Zhu’s residence on Derby Road. (Department of Justice Photo)

BOSTON – A Derby Road man was one of seven Chinese nationals charged Tuesday in connection with a multi-million dollar conspiracy to cultivate and distribute marijuana across the Northeast that used interconnected grow houses concealed inside single-family properties…

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Mt. Hood Park Association’s July 4th concert has the largest turnout this year

July 10, 2025

A GROUP OF children march with wide smiles and wave the American Flag proudly. (Myron F. Dittmer, Jr. Photo)

MELROSE –– The Mt. Hood Park Association held its 38th annual July 4th concert on Friday at Mount Hood Memorial Park & Golf Course in front of the beautiful and rustic clubhouse. The weather was perfect…

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Lewis and Lipper-Garabedian secure $250K for city needs

July 10, 2025

BOSTON — State Senator Jason Lewis and State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian announced that they secured $250,000 for various local priorities in Melrose as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Massachusetts state budget.

The FY26 state budget totaling $61 billion is fiscally responsible while delivering significant levels of investment in public K-12 education, local aid…

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Sports: July 11, 2025

July 10, 2025

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Melrose 12-year-old All-Stars off to impressive 2-0 start

July 10, 2025

THE MELROSE 12-year-old All-Star team was 2-0 in District 12 action as of press time with victories over South Boston and Dorchester. (Courtesy Photos)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

MELROSE — The Melrose 12-year old Williamsport Little League baseball team has gotten off to a 2-0 start in District 12 action.

On July 2, they beat South Boston,…

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Melrose Americans off to a strong start in 2025

July 10, 2025

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

MELROSE — Last summer, the Melrose Americans baseball team was eliminated in the semifinals of the Intercity League playoffs as they were swept, 3-0, by the Andre Chiefs in the best-of-five series.

The Americans finished the 2024 campaign with an overall record of 16-10-1 as they came in third place behind the Lexington…