Melrose News

Published in the October 16, 2015 edition

MELROSE — The Rotary Club of Melrose will brighten the year’s winter’s doldrums by staging a gala city-wide variety show, *Stars over Melrose,” featuring the very best local talent, on Feb. 27, at Memorial Hall. Details will follow closer to the event.

But first, there will be auditions…

Published in the October 9, 2015 edition

MELROSE — The Melrose Alliance Against Violence has announced the members of the Honorary Host Committee for the 20th Annual Walk and Candlelight Vigil.

This Committee includes local, state and national officials lending their name in support, bringing recognition to the event and MAAV’s mission to end domestic…

Published in the October 9, 2015 edition

MELROSE — Melrose High School Drama proudly kicks off the 2015-2016 Melrose drama season with the comic treasure, Noises Off! a play written by Michael Frayn and directed by Melrose Drama Director Adam Schuler.

The play will be performed at the Melrose Performing Arts Center located at the…

Published in the October 9, 2015 edition

MELROSE — On Thursday, October 15, at 7 p.m. the League of Women Voters of Melrose will hold a Public Forum for Candidates running for the offices of Aldermen-at-Large, School Committee, and Aldermen of Wards 1, 3, and 5.

The League reports that all candidates for these contested…

Published in the October 2, 2015 edition

MELROSE — The Lincoln School has been recognized as one of the best in the country in closing achievement gaps among so-called “student subgroups.”

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan earlier this week recognized 335 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2015 based on their overall academic…

Published in the October 2, 2015 edition

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Published in the October 2, 2015 edition

Published in the October 2, 2015 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

EVERETT — It’s back! The Homecoming Hustle 5K fun run/walk to benefit Friends Fighting Breast Cancer (FFBC) will be held this Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Everett Recreation Center, 47 Elm St., Everett. Same-day registration will be accepted at 7:30 a.m. prior to the shotgun…

Published in the October 2, 2015 edition

MELROSE — The Annual Meeting of the Friends of the Melrose Public Library will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the meeting room on the lower level of the library.

All Friends of the Melrose Public Library and anyone who is interested…

Published in the October 2, 2015 edition

MELROSE — At their meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 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 2016/2017 school year.

The hearing will begin at 7 p.m. in the Aldermanic…

Published in the October 2, 2015 edition

MELROSE — Sgt. Harold O. Young VFW Auxiliary to Post 2294 presents a Multi-Vendor and Craft Fair on Sunday, October 4, from noon to 4 p.m. in the post hall, 14 Chipman Ave.

This is a great opportunity to shop early for Christmas.

There will be a gift…