Melrose News

Published in the June 9, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Superintendent of Schools Cyndy Taymore announces that due to a strong partnership with PTOs, the Creative Arts and Sciences Program at Melrose’s five elementary schools is flourishing.

For the last five years, principals at the Hoover, Horace Mann, Lincoln, Roosevelt and Winthrop elementary schools have worked…

Published in the June 9, 2017 edition

MELROSE — The 25th annual Bike to the Sea Day ride is on Sunday, June 11.

The Melrose Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee invites Melrosians to meet at 7:50 a.m.,for an informal bike convoy to the ride’s start at the Madeline English School, 105 Woodville St. in Everett…

Published in the June 2, 2017 edition

MELROSE — The city continues its commitment to fight against substance use and abuse.

Like everywhere else, the results are mixed.

Last week, Mayor Robert J. Dolan reported on his blog that during a meeting of the Metro Mayors Coalition, he heard a presentation about how the cities…

Published in the June 2, 2017 edition

BOSTON – The Massachusetts Senate has passed its version of the Fiscal Year 2018 state budget, and Senator Jason Lewis has announced the passage of a budget amendment for a key Melrose priority.

Lewis secured a budget amendment for $75,000 in funding for the repair of the stone…

Published in the June 2, 2017 edition

Published in the May 26, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Mayor Rob Dolan, the Melrose Veterans Advisory Board, local veteran organizations, and the Melrose Veterans Services Office invite the public to participate in the 2017 Melrose Memorial Day Parade.

This year’s parade will honor Gulf War era veterans, and all veterans from that period are invited…

Published in the May 26, 2017 edition

MELROSE — The 2017 Melrose Memorial Day Parade, honoring our fallen Veterans, is scheduled for Sunday, May 28.

Parade participants will arrive at 1 p.m. to line up behind Memorial Hall.

The parade steps off at 1:30 p.m., at Memorial Hall on Main Street.

The parade will proceed…

Published in the May 26, 2017 edition

MELROSE — The Melrose High School Band’s annual Spring Pops Concert will take place tonight, Friday, May 26, at 7 p.m. at Memorial Hall.

This festive show features the MHS Jazz Band, the Melrose Youth Band and the MHS Concert Band. The heartwarming final piece of the evening…

Published in the May 26, 2017 edition

Posted on: Friday, May 19, 2017

MELROSE — The 7th Annual Wounded Veterans’ Motorcycle Charity Run will be this Sunday beginning in Revere at 1 p.m.

The popular ride brings motorcyclists into Melrose at Washington Street. The procession — often several thousand bikes long — is expected to arrive in the city before 1:30 p.m…

Published in the May 19, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Mayor Rob Dolan, the Melrose Veterans Advisory Board, local veteran organizations, and the Melrose Veterans Services Office invite the public to participate in the 2017 Melrose Memorial Day Parade.

This year’s parade will honor Gulf War era veterans, and all veterans from that period are invited…

Published in the May 19, 2017 edition

MELROSE — For the time being at least, there’s a race for Ward 3 alderman.

Sarah Lang of 229 Lynn Fells Parkway is challenging incumbent Frank Wright. Lang took out papers for nomination to the seat May 5; Wright took out papers for reelection May 8.

The 2017…