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Melrose Farmers’ Market announces winter series

February 4, 2026

MELROSE — The Melrose Farmers’ Market will host a series of Winter Markets on Sundays: February 8, March 8 and April 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Melrose YMCA.

The markets will feature seasonal produce from local farms, small-batch food items and handmade crafts, offering a welcoming space to shop local and stay…

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State’s energy security plan identified 29 mitigation steps

February 3, 2026

Federal official cites energy system threats at time of ‘explosive load growth’

A FEDERALLY-REQUIRED State Energy Security Plan (SESP) looked at eight natural threats like coastal flooding, high winds, wildfires and extreme temperatures with an eye towards protecting the electric, petroleum and natural gas systems that power life and work across Massachusetts. (Cyrus

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EDITORIAL: Reading is fundamental

February 2, 2026

Editorial published January 30, 2026

Kids need to know how to read. Too many of them cannot in Massachusetts, a place that takes great pride in its legacy as an educational leader.

Lawmakers want to do something to fix the early childhood literacy problem. We know they will.

The State House News Service reports that…

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Melrose Cultural Council awards 2026 project grants

February 1, 2026

MELROSE — The Melrose Cultural Council (MCC) announces it is awarding 31 Melrose artists grants to provide cultural enrichment opportunities for residents of Melrose and surrounding communities. 2026 grant awardees span a variety of disciplines, ranging from music to theater to visual arts, as well as programming that celebrates the cultural diversity of Melrose. The…

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It adds up

February 1, 2026

THE CITY SAW its first significant snow of the new year over the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend. This is the stature in front of Melrose Public Library. There was much more to come. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

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Lewis at Milano Center Feb. 2

January 31, 2026

BOSTON — State Senator Jason Lewis will be holding Office Hours in Melrose on Monday, February 2 from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Milano Senior Center, 201 W Foster St. Any Melrose resident is welcome to attend Office Hours with no appointment necessary to meet with the Senator and discuss any constituent issues or…

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From the ground up

January 30, 2026

SOMETHING SPECIAL IS taking shape on Norman Road. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

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SDM Foundation announces plans for 10th anniversary year and leadership transition

January 30, 2026

MELROSE — The SDM Foundation is excited for 2026! We are celebrating both our 10th anniversary and the appointment of Sara Murray as our Executive Director.

For a full decade, we’ve had the privilege of serving our community. We have supported our clients and grown alongside the people who make our work…

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GOOD CROWD TURNOUT for the heat pump pizza event at the Milano Center. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

Successful heat pump pizza party held at Milano Center

January 30, 2026

MELROSE — On Jan 21, 50 participants learned from Joe Ben-David, Certified Heat Pump Coach and resident of Melrose, the basics of home heat pumps. He covered how to navigate the new language surrounding heat pumps…

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Scholarship applications due

January 30, 2026

WAKEFIELD — January 31 is coming soon!

High school seniors who will be attending a post-secondary school are encouraged to apply for scholarships from the Wakefield Sons & Daughters of Italy. Applications must be postmarked by Saturday, January 31.

With the changes at local post offices, applicants who drop off the application on the last…

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Melrose Public Library Children’s Room survey results are in

January 30, 2026

By MARTHA EVENCHIK

MELROSE — On Tuesday January 13, the Melrose Public Library Board of Trustees held their January meeting to kick off 2026. During this meeting, a summary and discussion of the most recent children’s library survey from December was presented. A total of 532 patrons took the time to complete the survey, with…