Melrose News

Published in the July 3, 2015 edition

MELROSE — The aldermen present at a special June 25 meeting unanimously approved putting a $2.25 million override request on the November 3 city election ballot.

With Alderman At Large Jaclyn Bird and Ward 3’s Frank Wright absent, the aldermen vote 9-0 to allow the question to be…

Published in the July 3, 2015 edition

MELROSE — After trimming about $400,000 from a request made by Mayor Robert J. Dolan’s administration, the aldermen on June 25 passed a $72,485,827 city budget for the fiscal year that began Wednesday.

Among the fiscal year 2016 budget highlights:

• A 3.5 percent increase over  fiscal year…

Published in the July 3, 2015 edition

MELROSE — The city is ready to celebrate.

On Friday, July 3, Melrose will host its annual Independence Day events on the Common from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Annual Bike and Carriage Parade for children will wind its way around the park. Registration begins at 10…

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Published in the July 3, 2015 edition

MELROSE — On Thursday, June 18, a 26-year-old Wakefield man walked behind the pharmacy counter of the Rite Aid on Main Street and unsuccessfully demanded “oxys and benzos” from a pharmacist, police said.

The man was told he couldn’t be helped, so he left the store around 9:40 p.m. Police said they located the man…

MELROSE — The November 3 election field continued to grow last week, as incumbent aldermen-at-large Mary Beth McAteer Margolis and Monica Medeiros took out nomination papers for reelection.

Margolis, of Stowecroft Road, pulled papers June 18. Medeiros, a Bay State Road resident, did the same on June 19.

Joseph Musto of Tremont Street took out…

MELROSE — The City of Melrose will be hosting the 2nd Annual Four Corners Music Festival on Saturday, July 18. The FCMF is seeking the musical talents of Melrose residents of all ages to perform 1-3 songs in between the main acts. Space is limited. If you are a local musician of any age, you…

MELROSE — Temple Beth Shalom of Melrose is proud to bring back its popular jazz concert series on Saturday, June 27, with a special performance dedicated to the late Irving Smolens, Keeping Jazz Alive.

The concert will feature Berklee College of Music professor and bassist Bruce Gertz and Trio Now. Popular Boston jazz vocalist…

Published in the June 26, 2015 edition

Published in the June 19, 2015 edition

Published in the June 19, 2015 edition

MELROSE — The aldermen this week okayed an increase in water and sewer rates that will boost the average homeowner’s bill nearly six percent for the year beginning July 1.

The city has a tiered system for paying for water and sewer use. All rates are based…