Melrose News

MELROSE — The Melrose MLK Jr. Day of Service Coalition has scheduled events on Sunday, January 18 and Monday, January 19, 2026 to encourage people to honor Dr. King’s legacy by engaging in acts of service and community. All are invited to participate.

On Sunday, January 18, there will be a community potluck and Opening…

Discounted rates may make them more appealing to customers

MELROSE —In order to encourage the installation of efficient home heat pumps, National Grid is offering reduced winter electric rates if a homeowner has installed a heat pump. The discount applies to Delivery Services portion of the electric bill for the current heating season (Nov. 1…

MELROSE — Third-quarter municipal property tax bills are in the mail for Melrose residents and property-owners.

This year, your bills due on February 1 and May 1 will include any standard increase in your tax bill based on the regular annual tax levy and the assessed value of your home, plus the increased tax for…

By COLIN A. YOUNG
State House News Service

BOSTON — As an investigation of utility bill cost drivers gets underway, state government has projected that about three-quarters of Massachusetts homes could spend between 4% and 9% less than last year on heating this winter.

The combination of a “slightly milder” winter and…

MELROSE — Penelope Young, a talented Melrose-based fiber artist, is featured in an exhibition in the Gallery at Follow Your Art Community Studios (FYACS) now through January 31. The Gallery at 647 Main St. is free and open to the public…

MELROSE — This month, Melrose resident Emily Marcus Gong published “Goddess,” a collection of six original stories that interact with ancient myths to explore the possibilities of retelling, reimagining and re-listening to age-old narratives about women. The women in each of the six stories: Huntress, The Good Goddess, Of Sirens…

MELROSE — Join school officials for their new Franklin Early Childhood Center family Open House and Information Night on Tuesday, January 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Please enter through the courtyard doors that face Main Street.

This night will go over registration and details for the 2026-2027 school year. This is an ADULT…

MELROSE — At their meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 13, 2026, the Melrose School Committee will hold a public hearing on School Choice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 76, Section 12B (d) for the 2026/2027 school year.

The School Choice program as set forth in M.G.L. c. 76, §12B allows for students to…