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Police: Man violated restraining order, possessed drug

MELROSE — A 42-year-old Methuen man was arrested for cocaine possession and other offenses on Friday, March 20 around 7:20 p.m.

Tarik Amzil of 245 Oakland Ave., Methuen was stopped for violating a restraining order on Banks Place. Police soon learned that he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest and as they were taking…

 

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Jimmy Tingle to emcee area No Kings event

STONEHAM – On Saturday, March 28, local Stoneham, Melrose, Wakefield and other nearby residents will come together with millions of Americans across the country in a nationwide day of nonviolent protest at the third No Kings National Day of Nonviolent Action. There are over 3,000 events nationwide.

The pro-democracy and civil rights rally will be held at the Stoneham Town Common…

 

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Calli Symond excels at Michigan

ANN ARBOR, MI — Melrose resident Calli Symond, a freshman in the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology, is the recipient of the William J. Branstrom Freshman Prize.

First-term freshmen who rank in the upper five percent of their class within their school or college are awarded the William J. Branstrom Freshman Prize.

 

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Melrose resident running for  Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team

BOSTON – On April 20, Kristina McCarthy from Melrose is running to defy cancer as a member of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team in the 130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America, along with more than 500 Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge teammates from across the country and around the world.

Together they will run Massachusetts’ historic marathon route from Hopkinton to Boston to collectively raise more than $8.75 million for cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

This year…

 

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Emmanuel College dean’s list

BOSTON — In recognition of their outstanding academic achievement, Emmanuel College has named more than 950 students to the dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester. The following Melrose students were named to the dean’s list: Grace Gentile, majoring in Communication and Media Studies; Christian Figueroa, majoring in Criminology & Criminal Justice; Sophia Scacchi, majoring…

 

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Editorial: Affordable houses on the way?

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 20, 2026

 

Buying a house in the area is ridiculously expensive. Leaders have realized it for years, and are doing all they can to help.

Now, cities and towns can flex a new zoning tool to build starter homes and boost opportunities for homeownership.

Municipalities can…

 

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Welcome spring by recycling and reusing

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 20, 2026

 

MELROSE — As spring arrives, you may want to clear away things you no longer need.

If you think an item is recyclable, or ought to be, you may be correct. It just might not belong in your curbside bin. To find potential alternatives…

 

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Creative Corner published March 20, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 20, 2026

 

FRIDAY, MARCH 20

• “Heated Rivalry” Cooking Class, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Join Chef David Drew at The Kitchen on Hurd Street for a fun evening creating inspired dishes from the HBO Max hit show “Heated Rivalry.”

• IRL: Living Room Stories, 7:30…

 

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Beacon Hill Roll Call published March 20, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News

 

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on local representatives’ votes on roll calls from prior sessions. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.

During the week of March 9-13, the House met for a total of 13 minutes and the…

 

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Front Page: March 20, 2026

 

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The city’s top 20 capital needs

MELROSE — The city has a lot of capital needs. The top 20 would cost about $32,362,000 to address.

A recommended list of Capital Improvement Program projects over the next five years has been posted online. Compiled by the city’s Capital Improvement Program Committee, the list prioritizes the needs based on several factors, such as…

 

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Green day

YOU NEVER KNOW when a leprechaun is going to show up at the Winthrop School, but St. Patrick’s Day is as good a time as any. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

 

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