Melrose News

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

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Thank you to all who contributed food for The Pantry of Hope and A Servant’s Heart Food Pantry and mittens, hats and scarves for Housing Families.

Hours: NEW! Open Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. starting January 25 may…

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WAKEFIELD — On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, the Wakefield Arts & Crafts Society met at the Wakefield-Lynnfield United Methodist Church, 273 Vernon St., Wakefield. Our workshop called “Gelli printing” was led by…

MELROSE — All are invited to the annual Haitian Independence Celebration Potluck Fundraiser on Sunday, January 25 at 11:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Melrose, 645 Main St. At the Haitian Independence Celebration Potluck, the church and Haiti Global Youth Partnership will raise money to help schools damaged by Hurricane Melissa last…

MEDFORD — Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and spring isn’t far behind. Get ready with items from Kitty Connection’s online auction Friday, January 30 through Sunday, February 1.

Kitty Connection is a non-profit dedicated to finding loving homes for local pets and the “Love, Hugs and Bunnies” auction will raise funds to support the care…

MELROSE — On Saturday, January 24, Polymnia will hold its annual fundraising Cabaret at Temple Beth Shalom at 21 E. Foster St. in Melrose. The evening will feature Polymnia members and friends performing musical selections they have chosen. Previous Cabaret shows have included Broadway show tunes, pop ballads, jazz standards and more. We look forward…

MELROSE — The median price of a single-family home sold in the city last year was $965,000, according to the latest report from The Warren Group, a leading provider of national real estate and transaction data.

During the course of 2025, 187 single-families were sold in Melrose for a median price of $965,000. In 2024…

BOSTON — State Senator Jason Lewis led the passage of legislation in the Massachusetts Senate to make it easier for municipalities to provide some tax relief to seniors struggling to pay increasing property taxes and not be taxed out of their communities.

An Act authorizing the establishment of a means tested senior…

MELROSE — The Melrose Alliance Against Violence and partner organizations will host an important virtual workshop on healthy teen relationships on Wednesday, February 11 via Zoom.

The parent/caregiver workshop begins at 7 p.m. Among the focus points will be helping your teen navigate their relationships; identifying sings of unhealthy relationships; approaching tricky topics as teens…

MELROSE — On Saturday, January 24, Polymnia will hold its annual fundraising Cabaret at Temple Beth Shalom at 21 E. Foster St. in Melrose. The evening will feature Polymnia members and friends performing musical selections they have chosen. Previous Cabaret shows have included Broadway show tunes, pop ballads, jazz standards and more. We look forward…