Melrose News

Published in the September 25, 2015 edition

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Published in the September 25, 2015 edition

MELROSE — The Melrose Cultural Council (MCC) has set a postmark deadline of Oct. 15 for artists, presenters, organizations and schools to apply for grants that support arts and cultural activities in Melrose.

The MCC’s grants support a variety of one time and ongoing projects — from local…

Published in the September 25, 2015 edition

MELROSE — Once again this October, Thom Ciulla and Michelle Boulogne will join together to exhibit their original artwork at the…

Published in the September 25, 2015 edition

MELROSE — The Melrose Alliance Against Violence (MAAV) is once again selling Domestic Violence Awareness bracelets.

This year’s bracelets were designed by Melrose resident Kate Rowlands, winner of MAAV’s first-ever bracelet design contest. The contest was held to celebrate MAAV’s 20th anniversary.

The bracelets are made of Swarovski…

Published in the September 25, 2015 edition

MELROSE — Chief Michael L. Lyle announces that the Melrose Police Department, in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will participate in National Drug Take Back Day tomorrow.

Residents are encouraged to visit the police station, 56 West Foster St., on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m…

Published in the September 18, 2015 edition

MELROSE — With all deadlines past, the November 3 city election ballot is set. There will be contested races for alderman-at-large, Ward 1 alderman, Ward 3 alderman, Ward 5 alderman and School Committee this year.

Just as importantly, voters also will decide the fate of a requested $2.25…

Published in the September 18, 2015 edition

By BOB BURGESS

WAKEFIELD — Hallmark Health System spent $3.12 million to buy Greenwood land once home to Wakefield Subaru with the intention of constructing a medical office building on Main Street.

On August 21, Hallmark bought three parcels of land numbered 888 Main St. One was sold…

Published in the September 18, 2015 edition

MELROSE — The Third Annual Melrose High School Orchestra Mattress Fundraiser will be held Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

It will be in the Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School Cafeteria, 350 Lynn Fells Parkway.

Every purchase benefits the MHS Orchestra — please come out and support the students!

There will be…

Published in the September 11, 2015 edition

MELROSE — While things still had a chance to change, it appeared earlier this week that Margaret ER Driscoll would be the only one of three current School Committee members running for reelection November 3.

Driscoll’s position is up in the 2015 city election cycle, as are those…

Published in the September 11, 2015 edition

MELROSE — Initial enrollment figures for the 2015-16 school year show that 1,673 students are in the five elementary schools, 821 are middle schoolers and 970 are in Melrose High.

In addition, there are 61 preschoolers, 125 multi-age students and 106 pre-kindergarteners in the Franklin Early Childhood Center…

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