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MHS Marching Band closes fall season with annual Tree Sale

THE MARCHING BAND invites you to their Annual Christmas Tree Sale December 5 and 6.

 

MELROSE — The fall season is winding down, and for the Melrose High School Marching Band, that means one final tradition before winter takes over: the annual Melrose Band Christmas Tree Sale. After a busy season of competitions, Friday…

 

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The City Hall Update

MELROSE — The City of Melrose is sharing the following updates for the upcoming week:

Annual tree lighting & Home for the Holidays

In partnership with the Melrose Chamber of Commerce, the City of Melrose will light the holiday tree at City Hall as part of the annual Home for the Holidays festivities on Friday…

 

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Holly Festival and Craft Fair Dec. 6

WAKEFIELD — The members of the Most Blessed Sacrament Women’s Guild have been hard at work preparing for their annual Holly Festival and Craft Fair which will be held on Saturday, December 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Church at 1155 Main St. in Wakefield. Proceeds from the fair help to finance…

 

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Melrose is excited to have you, Home Instead

THE MELROSE CHAMBER of Commerce was thrilled to celebrate the recent rebranding of Home Instead, a home health care service located at One Nelson Terrace, first fl., Melrose, one of the largest employers in Melrose and a huge community champion. Pictured are owners Bill and Judy Mishkin and their staff, Mayor Jen Grigoraitis and Chamber

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NEMLEC Police Foundation donates $11K to Cops for Kids with Cancer

NEMLEC FOUNDATION Executive Director Sharon Crowley, second from right, presents an $11,000 check to Chelmsford Police Deputy Chief Gary Hannagan, a board member of Cops for Kids with Cancer. The NEMLEC Foundation made the donation to support Cops for Kids with Cancer’s mission to provide financial assistance to families who are battling cancer. At left

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Trinity’s Festival of Trees coming up in December

YOUNG PARISHIONERS display some of the wonderful trees created for Trinity’s upcoming Festival of Trees on December 5 and 6.

 

MELROSE — As part Melrose’s Home for the Holidays, Trinity Parish in Melrose located at 131 West Emerson St. will hold their annual Festival of Trees on Friday, December 5 from 7 to 9…

 

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Melrose family makes this year’s ‘Nutcracker’ extra magical

ELLA, AVERY AND ADDISON GILL will share the stage together for the first time, bringing a uniquely family-centered spotlight to “The Nutcracker” at Austin Prep.

 

READING — For nearly three decades, Austin Prep’s “Nutcracker” has signaled the start of the holiday season with its blend of tradition, community and student creativity. This year, Melrose…

 

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Melrose Arts and Crafts Society celebrated 120th Anniversary

THE CRAFT FAIR had a Victorian theme, since the Melrose Arts and Crafts Society was founded at the turn of the last century. Here are some of the talented members.

 

WAKEFIELD — Another great year for the Melrose Arts and Crafts Society’s (MACS) Annual Craft Fair which was held on November 8 at The…

 

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Front Page: November 28, 2025

 

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Go Home for the Holidays Dec. 5-7

THE ANNUAL Friday night tree lighting at City Hall is just one of many attractions of the Chamber’s Home for the Holidays extravaganza. (File photo)

MELROSE — The Melrose Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Melrose, and generously supported by our Premier Sponsors Melrose Rotary Club, North Shore Elder Law & Estate Planning, and The Residence…

 

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Help a neighbor during the holidays

MELROSE — This holiday season, Melrose residents have the opportunity to support and avail of important dedicated funding resources established and administered by the city. The Melrose Emergency Fund, Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund, Veterans Donation Fund, Scholarship Fund and Education Fund are all special accounts for voluntary donations administered by the mayor and special…

 

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‘The Macdonalds of Cedar Park’

A GREAT CROWD turned out to hear author A.E. Macdonald discuss the book she wrote about her family in Melrose during World War II. The November 2 event was held at Follow Your Art Community Studios on Main Street and was moderated by Lisa Ballew. (Photos by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

 

 

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