BOSTON — State Senator Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass the BRIGHT Act, a $3.28 billion bond bill that invests in upgrades to public higher education campuses across Massachusetts and strengthens the learning experiences of students at community colleges, state universities, and UMass campuses.
An Act to build resilient infrastructure…
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We’re convinced that some scam artists, if they used their smarts differently, would make valuable contributions to society. They are often intelligent and resourceful. Unfortunately, they are also crooks out to grab your money.
The following comes from the Better Business Bureau:
Scammers are always creating new and improved lookalike websites to trick you out of…
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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 13, 2026
MELROSE — Following are some announcements from the staff of the Melrose Public Library.
Hours: Open Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. made possible by the override; Open Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Upper Level closes at 8 p.m.; and Open…
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EVERYONE who participated in and supported this year’s Sports Gear Swap, hosted by Melrose Affordable Initiative and the Melrose Library, deserves a big round of applause. Your contribution helped families have fun while keeping cost down. Extra equipment has been donated to local sports leagues so the fun can continue. (Courtesy photo)
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FAMILIES ARE WELCOME to the grand opening of Petit Play Cafe on Washington Street in Woburn on March 28.
WOBURN – Parents and caregivers across the region will soon have a cozy new destination to gather and unwind while their children play. Petit Play Café is set to open in Woburn this March, blending a…
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DESIGN RENDERING the new Tremont Street Fire Station. (Courtesy of City Hall)
MELROSE — The Public Safety Buildings renovation and rebuilding project, a nearly $130 million capital initiative to bring the city’s police and fire departments deep into the 21st century and beyond, began this week on Tremont Street.
The Melrose Fire Department Engine 2…
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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 13, 2026
LEILA MIGLIORELLI
MELROSE – Leila Migliorelli, the former Melrose City Council president and City Councilor At-Large, has launched her bid for State Representative for the 32nd Middlesex District, which includes all of Melrose and parts of Wakefield and Malden.
Late last month, current State…
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MELROSE — Do you enjoy singing and meeting fun people? The Polymnia Choral Society is looking for singers of all skill levels.
For more than 70 years, Polymnia has been entertaining audiences with performances of a wide variety of musical styles, including classical, pop, musical theater and more. Polymnia is a community of more than…
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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 13, 2026
LYNN — My Brother’s Table Soup Kitchen will hold its annual Calendar Fundraiser this spring, featuring a daily opportunity for donors to be selected to receive a featured item throughout the month of April, plus a bonus item on May 1.
Items in the calendar…
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