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Melrose home honored for role in historic Gypsy Moth Invasion

FRONT OF home on East Highland Ave that was awarded a plaque due to its key location in the fight against the Gypsy Moth Invasion of 1900-1905.

 

 

By MICHELLE VISCO

The Melrose Historical Commission recently introduced a new Historic Home Plaque Program and a home on East Highland Ave was awarded one due…

 

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Front Page: October 31, 2025

 

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Decision 2025

Office hopefuls talk override, school cuts and more

MELROSE — A vast majority of those running in contested races in next week’s City Election feel raising property taxes is vital to keeping the city’s head above water.

During an October 15 candidates’ forum hosted by the Melrose League of Women Voters, only three of the…

 

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Autumn exercise

FALL IS A great time to take a walk with your dogs. Sometimes they like all the leaves. (Bill Ryan Photo)

 

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Veterans Day events planned for November

MELROSE — The City of Melrose Veterans Services Department and Veterans Advisory Board invite local veterans and members of the community to attend the city’s annual Veterans’ Day observances.

On Saturday, November 8, they will host a Community Food Drive at Shaw’s Supermarket at 34 Essex Street from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. All donations…

 

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The City Hall Update

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

Election Day is Nov. 4

The Melrose Local Election will be held on Tuesday, November 4 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School, 90 Melrose Street. Voters will be asked to elect City Councilors-at-Large, Ward…

 

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Median home sale prices soar

MELROSE — The median price of a single-family home sold in the city just keeps climbing.

According to the most recent report from The Warren Group, a leading provider of national real estate and transaction data, the 11 single-families sold in Melrose last month fetched a median price of $940,000, a 21 percent jump from…

 

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Information on the Nov. 4 City Election

MELROSE — Melrose voters can cast their ballot for the November 4, 2025 local election in one of three ways: In-person Early Voting, Vote by Mail, or In-person on Election Day.

The deadline to register to vote is Saturday, October 25 by 5 p.m. The City Clerk’s Office will be open until 5 p.m. on…

 

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Early voting, free flu shots coming soon

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

Early Voting Begins Oct. 25

Early voting for the Nov. 4 Local Election begins on Saturday, Oct. 25 at Melrose City Hall, 562 Main St. In-person early voting is available to all registered Melrose voters on the following dates and…

 

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Melrose Farmers’ Market plans festive finale

THE SELECTIONS remain bountiful as the Farmers’ Market season comes to a close.

 

MELROSE — The regular season of the Melrose Farmers’ Market comes to a close on Thursday, October 30, and the community is invited to celebrate!

Each week, the market has brought together 25 farms, food vendors, and artisans — offering everything…

 

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Food and fun at Giacomo’s will help our veterans

MELROSE — The Gately Funeral Home will again be doing its part to raise money for the Melrose Veterans Relief Fund. You’ll have a fun and tasty time helping staff reach their goal of $5,000 in donations in the process.

On Monday, November 4 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., join the Gatelys as they…

 

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Melrose has a Halloween Dog Paw-rade

MELROSE — Get ready for a spooktacular good time at the Melrose Dog Society’s Halloween Dog Paw-rade! Join us on Sunday, October 26 starting at 11 a.m. for a frightfully fun event that’s all about our furry friends. We’ll be parading through East Knoll Field in our best Halloween costumes, so get creative and show…

 

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