Melrose News

MELROSE — The city has seen close to 50 inches of snow fall this winter — most of it coming within the last two weeks — and cleanup costs are going through the roof.

This week, Melrose residents saw at least another 15 inches of snow from a storm on Monday that cancelled school for…

MELROSE — An 18-year-old New Hampshire man was arrested early Saturday morning, Jan. 31, after becoming combative with police on Lodge Avenue.

At 2:24 a.m., police noticed a silver Chevy Impala parked “askew” on the street and saw that a man and woman inside were involved in a discussion. When an officer ran a routine…

MELROSE — The following young people have offered their snow shoveling services to those who need help this winter:

• The Hanlon brothers are willing to shovel in the Melrose Highlands. Contact number is 781-662-5952.

• Eric Pimentel lives near the Melrose Public Library and prefers to shovel in the neighborhoods on his side of…

MELROSE — Snow began falling here, however lightly, early Monday afternoon. When it ended shortly before dawn Wednesday…

MELROSE — Superintendent of Schools Cyndy Taymore announced the two finalists for the position of principal of the Lincoln School, Felicia Wettstone and Alison Donovan.

The permanent position is vacant because Brent Conway was chosen to be principal of the Veterans Memorial Middle School.

Taymore said the district will be hosting each candidate individually for…

WAKEFIELD — The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Wakefield representing the towns of Lynnfield, Melrose, Saugus and Wakefield, invites all community members to join their Kick Off Celebration on Monday, Feb. 2, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Kings…

MELROSE — Melrose Public Library is hosting Bob Ryan at The Author’s Corner on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 7:30 p.m. The doors will open at 6:45.

Bob Ryan is one of America’s most respected sports reporters, writers and…

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MELROSE — The Melrose Liquor License Commission will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26, on the second floor of the Milano Senior Center, 201 West Foster St., to receive Mayor Robert J. Dolan’s proposals for changes to Melrose’s liquor regulations.

These changes include:

• Clarifying the regulation on serving alcoholic beverages in restaurants…

MELROSE — As school administrators gear up for another difficult budget-setting season, Supt. of Schools Cyndy Taymore has issued a challenge to the city regarding education funding and the need for specific positions that she feels will improve our schools and student outcomes.

Taymore writes, “The school budget is the vehicle by which the School…