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LWV on verge of dissolution

MELROSE — The city is on the verge of losing its legendary League of Women Voters.

Following is a release from the League regarding its pending dissolution.

With profound regret, the League of Women Voters of Melrose announces that it has voted to begin the process of dissolving its local chapter of the state and…

 

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City’s strong credit helps in public safety building financing

MELROSE — The city of Melrose’s bond rating agency, Standard & Poor’s (S&P), has once again affirmed Melrose’s AA+ bond rating. AA+ is the second-highest bond rating available to a municipality (ranking only below AAA).

The rating agency cited the city’s strong management, history of strong financial operations, robust local economy, and improved tax levy…

 

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Give blood during the holiday season

BOSTON — Time is critical for patients this December. The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply steady over the busy holiday season. Types O positive, O negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now and in the coming weeks…

 

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Help firefighters in BFit Challenge

 

MELROSE — Melrose firefighters are participating in the Boston Bruins Foundation’s 10th annual BFit Challenge powered by National Grid. They are seeking help from local businesses to aid in their goal of raising $3,000.

The firefighters have chosen the 100 Club of Massachusetts to receive 100% of their donations. This foundation provides aid to the…

 

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Happy Hanakkah!

THE CITY HELD its first-ever menorah lighting at City Hall on Sunday, December 14. Over 100 people attended in snowy, blustery conditions. Also pictured are Rabbi Sruly Brook from Chabad of Wakefield, Mayor Jen Grigoraitis and Rabbi Jessica Lowenthal from Temple Beth Shalom of Melrose. (Photos courtesy of City Hall)
THE CITY HELD its first-ever

 

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Front Page: December 19, 2025

 

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It’s cold outside

CHILD STATUE OUTSIDE the Melrose Public Library last Sunday with the perfect placement of a winter hat. (Doreen Moccia Photo)

 

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Cari Berman named permanent schools’ leader

CARI BERMAN

MELROSE — Teacher union leaders, the principal of Melrose High and Veterans Memorial Middle School, and the influential schools’ finance expert all said they’d like to see interim Superintendent of Schools Cari Berman get the job permanently.

And this week, the School Committee unanimously agreed.

Foregoing a lengthy search process, members on Tuesday…

 

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Winter wonderland

THE MAIN STREET business district turned into an outdoor lifestyle center during the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Home for the Holidays extravaganza. This was taken Friday, December 5. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

 

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Women’s Guild hosts great sax group Dec. 16

WAKEFIELD — All women of the Most Blessed Sacrament and Incarnation parishes are warmly invited to join in on Tuesday, December 16 for the monthly Women’s Guild meeting.

The evening will begin with Mass at 6:30 p.m., followed by a brief business meeting and light refreshments at 7 p.m. in the church hall. Organizers said…

 

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Let’s eat!

TEMPLE BETH SHALOM welcomed Home for the Holidays attendees with awesome potato latkes and sufganiuyot on Friday night, December 5. Hanukkah begins Sunday. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

 

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Holiday Market at Y Sunday

MELROSE — The Melrose Farmers’ Market will celebrate the season with its annual Holiday Market this Sunday, December 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its new indoor location inside the Melrose Family YMCA. With more than 30 local vendors offering seasonal produce, specialty foods, handmade crafts and festive treats, the market is a…

 

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