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Final winter market Sunday

MELROSE — The Melrose Farmers’ Market will host its final winter market on Sunday, April 12, at the Melrose YMCA, bringing together local farmers, food producers, and community members for a final indoor market day of fresh food and connection.

The winter market has provided access to local produce, baked goods, and small batch foods…

 

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New police HQ work off to rocky start

A LOT OF TREES providing a buffer between the Beebe School and South High Street were cut down without authority during the first day of the new police headquarters project.

MELROSE — A neighborhood’s worst fears were realized during the first day of construction of a new police headquarters this week, as workers cut down…

 

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Local attorney charged with embezzlement

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 10, 2026

 

MALDEN – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan has announced that Henry Rappa Jr., 57, of Melrose, has been charged with two counts of embezzlement or misapplication by a fiduciary, two counts of larceny over $1,200, and unauthorized practice of law in connection with the…

 

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Donate your stuff to a youth-run business

MELROSE — Interested in donating your reusable books, clothing, music and home goods to a nonprofit that gives young people training and skills to run a business?

More Than Words is a unique non-profit with a mission that does just that. It empowers young adults (ages 16–24) who are in the foster care system, court-involved, homeless…

 

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Register now for no-cost access stickers to City Yard

MELROSE — Melrose residents wishing to utilize recycling and yard waste drop-off services at the City Yard at 72 Tremont St. will be issued free vehicle stickers after documenting their residency in Melrose. The new sticker program will prevent waste and misuse of the City Yard by non-Melrose residents to ensure that this free public…

 

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Local man earns ARC Partners in Progress honor

AT LEFT, Brian Kremer, Executive Director of Massachusetts Advocates Standing Strong, is with Maura Sullivan, CEO of The Arc of Massachusetts, at The Arc’s annual gala on March 26 at the UMass Club in Boston.

WALTHAM – The Arc of Massachusetts, the leading advocacy organization for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and autism, celebrated “progress and possibility” for its community last week during its…

 

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The City Hall Update

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 10, 2026

 

MELROSE — The City of Melrose is sharing the following updates for the upcoming week:

Milano Center’s Memory Café Garden Party April 15

A memory café is a welcoming, informal social gathering for people living with dementia or cognitive changes, along with their caregivers…

 

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Jones office hours Friday

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on April 8, 2026

 

STATE REP. BRAD JONES House Minority Leader

 

 

BOSTON – House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in Lynnfield on Friday, April 10 from 9-10 a.m. at the Lynnfield Public Library, 18 Summer St.

During office hours,

 

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Melrose honors crossing guards at Lincoln Elementary

CROSSING GUARDS were thanked for doing their very important jobs at the Lincoln School.

MELROSE—Each March for the past six years, MassDOT has been recognizing the vital local role played by school crossing guards in cities and towns across Massachusetts through its Safe Routes to School Crossing Guard Appreciation Campaign.

Recently the Melrose Pedestrian…

 

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Many motor vehicle break-ins reported to police

MELROSE — Police reported a rash of motor vehicle break-ins recently. In some instances, the thieves decided to steal the vehicles too.

Early Tuesday morning, March 31 police went to a Swains Pond Avenue residence after being told a Ford pickup had been entered sometime before 2:24 a.m. Change and a personal organizer were stolen…

 

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FYACS student art exhibit now open

MELROSE — The public is invited to a free opening reception of Follow Your Art’s annual exhibition of student artwork on Friday, April 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

This exhibit includes works from students of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and mediums. Visitors to The Gallery will be treated to artwork from the full range…

 

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UPDATE: Softball team looking to reset after falling to Saugus

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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 10, 2026

Softball team comes up short against Belmont

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

 

 

THE MELROSE High softball is 1-1 on the season following a win over Watertown to start their season and a recent loss to

 

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