Melrose News

BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis was presented with the inaugural Legacy Award by Latinos for Education for his many years…

MELROSE — In a powerful show of community action, nine local residents launched ‘Melrose Stands Up’ and hosted their first sold-out fundraiser that brought together more than 150…

What you need to know about peanut allergies

MELROSE — Many parents of children with food allergies hesitate to plan a trip to the local ballpark. The smell of peanuts in the stands and the risk of accidental exposure can turn a fun family outing into…

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To cover costs, forced to slash positions, increase fees, eliminate programs

MELROSE —On Monday, June 18, the City Council approved Mayor Jen Grigoraitis’ proposed fiscal year 2026 budget of $107,575,802. In order to deliver a balanced budget, the mayor proposed and the council enacted substantial program reductions and fee or rate increases across nearly…

MELROSE — The median price of a single-family home here keeps rising.

According to the latest report from The Warren Group, a leading provider of national real estate and transaction data, 18 single-families sold in Melrose last month for a median price of $948,625, a 13.4 percent increase over the $836,500 median price fetched by…

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MELROSE — Get ready to treasure hunt across town! The annual Melrose City-Wide Yard Sale returns on Saturday, June 14 featuring 35+ yard sales spread throughout Melrose. A map of yard sale locations is available at lendandmend.com/events, making it easy for shoppers to plan their routes and discover hidden gems. Printed maps will also be available…

MELROSE — City Councilors this week decided to keep the lights on in Memorial Hall despite the fact the facility loses money at a time when municipal managers face severe fiscal austerity, which has prompted a call on residents to pay more in property taxes so the city can maintain a certain level of essential…

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

Last day of school is June 13

Summer vacation is almost here for Melrose Public Schools students: the last day of school is Friday, June 13 (12 p.m. dismissal). Have a safe and fun summer!

City Hall Juneteenth Flag Raising…