Melrose News

Published in the September 29, 2017 edition

MELROSE — The city plans to court those interested in starting a medical marijuana business here.

Mayor Robert J. Dolan said last week he is creating an advisory committee to assist him in evaluating potential operators of a registered medical marijuana dispensary in the designated area on Route 99.…

Published in the September 29, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Mayor Robert Dolan this week proposed amending the makeup of the city’s Water and Sewer Committee by adding two citizen representatives. The item was included on the Board of Aldermen’s September 18 agenda.

“For the past several years, we have worked collaboratively to improve the process…

Published in the September 22, 2017 edition

MELROSE — All the deadlines have passed and the field for the November 7 city election is set.

There are 21 candidates for alderman and School Committee. No school board incumbent is seeking another term. Ward 2 Alderman Jennifer Lemmerman, Ward 5’s Gail M. Infurna and Ward 7’s…

Published in the September 22, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Leading up to a very important event Sunday, Mayor Robert Dolan and other City Hall staff participated in “A Walk in Their Shoes,” a virtual dementia simulation, provided by The Residence…

Published in the September 22, 2017 edition

Published in the September 15, 2017 edition

Published in the September 15, 2017 edition

By JESSI EISDORFER

General Manager

Melrose Symphony Orchestra

MELROSE — Over 5,000 residents from Melrose and surrounding areas…

Published in the September 15, 2017 edition

MELROSE — On Sept. 12, the Melrose Commission on Women released a survey for parents or guardians of pre-school aged children to better understand the current state of childcare in Melrose.

“The increase of families with young children and the perceived shortage of childcare options in our area…

Published in the September 15, 2017 edition

EVANSTON, Illinois — This week officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 63rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth…

Published in the September 15, 2017 edition

MELROSE — On Sunday, September 17, Faith Church and A Servant’s Heart Food Pantry will host their 8th Annual Sunday Scoops Giveaway from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Dunton Park in Melrose (the playground located across from Faith Church at 200 Franklin Street).

This fun and free…

Published in the September 8, 2017 edition

Published in the September 8, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Melrose High School Principal Jason Merrill and Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School Principal Brent Conway have announced that the two schools are partnering with a Texas high school to help families in need following Hurricane Harvey.

With recovery and rebuilding efforts now underway, members of MHS…