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A new year filled with lots of happenings at the Melrose Public Library

MELROSE — Following are some announcements from the staff of the Melrose Public Library.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Peanut Butter Valentines: The Melrose Public Library, Melrose Kind and The Food Drive are teaming up for Peanut Butter Valentines. All are invited to give a special “valentine” to their neighbors by donating a jar of peanut butter or…

 

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Work for DCR  this summer

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 13, 2028

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) today kicked off recruitment for lifeguards, pool and waterfront staff and water safety instructors for the upcoming summer 2026 season. Positions are available at DCR’s 32 guarded beaches, 24 swimming pools and two wading pools across the state and offer competitive hourly wages ranging from $22 to $27, as well as bonuses of up to $1,000…

 

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Beacon Hill Roll Call published February 13, 2026

 

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 13, 2026
Volume 51 – Report No. 6 February 2-6, 2026

 

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: During the week of February 2-6, the House met for a total of 28 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 37 minutes.

The heat was turned up…

 

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Berman: Team model returning to MVMMS

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 13, 2026

 

Cari Berman

 

MELROSE — Thanks to the November passage of a historic $13.5 million override of Proposition 2 1/2, team learning is coming back to Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School.

Superintendent of Schools Cari Berman Tuesday night announced a plan to reinstate the…

 

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The City Hall Update published February 13, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 13, 2026

 

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

City offices will be closed for Presidents’ Day

All Melrose Public Schools and City Offices, except police and fire stations will be closed on Monday, February 16 in observance…

 

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A touch of Europe comes to Cedar Park

Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 13, 2026

 

TABLE FOUR, a European-flavored wine bar offering charcuterie and small bites, has officially moved into the Cedar Park neighborhood at 169A West Emerson St. Melrose Chamber of Commerce members, city officials, Table Four representatives and neighbors celebrated the new wine bar earlier this

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Remembering Riva Ridge

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 13, 2026

By A.E. MACDONALD

 

 

THE 10th MOUNTAIN DIVISIONMemorial at Tennessee Pass in Leadville, Colorado.

The first major military operation of the 10th Mountain Division began on February 18, 1945, 81 years ago. Their overall mission was to break the Nazis’ Gothic Line, Hitler’s last…

 

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Holocaust witness to speak in Reading

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 13, 2026

 

READING — Chabad of Wakefield will host a rare and historic evening on Monday, March 9 at 7 p.m. as Holocaust survivor Tibor Spitz shares his testimony in person at Reading Memorial High School’s William Endslow Auditorium, together with community and corporate sponsors.

Tibor…

 

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Editorial: Getting off easy for system rigging

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 13, 2026

We believe white collar criminals tend to get off easy. This was pounded home last week when we read about settlements reached with two pharmaceutical companies that allegedly inflated and manipulated the prices of generic prescription drugs.

Times are tough enough out there. We don’t…

 

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Intern this summer with Jason Lewis

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 13, 2026

MALDEN — State Senator Jason Lewis is seeking candidates for summer 2026 internships with his office. Lewis proudly represents the residents of the Fifth Middlesex District of Massachusetts, which includes Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield and parts of Winchester.

Lewis is a member of Senate…

 

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Congratulations Melrose residents! You recycle right

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 13, 2026

MELROSE — Casella Waste Systems, the hauler for waste in Melrose, announced that the recycling contamination rate for the city in 2025 was 4.16%. Municipalities typically see rates between 19% and 40%. This marks the second year in a row that Melrose recycling customers have achieved…

 

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