Melrose News

MELROSE — Due to increases in production costs beyond our control including postage, the sourcing of raw materials and their related tariffs, the Melrose Weekly News is raising its annual out-of-town subscription rate by a nominal amount.

As of March 1, the out-of-town subscription rate is $48 per year. The newspaper will continue to be…

BOSTON — State Senator Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass legislation that protects residents from discrimination in the housing market as the Trump administration abandons its enforcement of the federal Fair Housing Act.

Illegal discrimination continues to hamper many homebuyers’ and renters’ ability to find a home. A 2020 study…

BOSTON — State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian is searching for motivated, civic-minded individuals interested in a part-time legislative internship for summer 2026. Lipper-Garabedian proudly represents the people of the 32nd Middlesex District of Massachusetts which includes Melrose and parts of Wakefield and Malden.

Interns will have the rewarding opportunity to experience policymaking, politics and government through…

SAUGUS — St. John’s Episcopal Church in Saugus is hosting an Artisan Marketplace on Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

St. John’s Episcopal Church is located at 8 Prospect St., Saugus.

The marketplace will feature local artisans offering handcrafted items and unique gifts. Highlights include a snack bar, a performance by musician…

MELROSE — A cultural workshop with local children’s book author Windy Pham will be held Friday, March 6 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Melrose Public Library’s lower level program room.

The program will include interactive book reading, arts and crafts, kids’ games and food tasting.

RSVP: https://melrosepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/childrens-program-2/