Melrose News

MELROSE — In honor of Earth Day this week, Mayor Jen Grigoraitis and Melrose City Hall are highlighting sustainability, conservation and environmental stewardship opportunities and accomplishments in the City of Melrose:

Melrose residents keep recycling contamination low

Casella Waste Systems, the city’s solid waste and recycling contractor, issued an audit report showing that Melrose curbside…

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

Prescription Drug Take Back on April 26

Saturday, April 26 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, bring your unneeded tablets, capsules, patches, pills and other solid prescription drugs for safe disposal…

BOSTON – The Walk for Hunger, Project Bread’s flagship community fundraiser, is seeking walkers to mobilize their neighbors and join the celebration. The one-day event is set for Sunday, May 4 on the…

MELROSE — As part of Melrose’s 175th birthday celebration and in partnership with the Beebe Estate Association and Trustees, the historic Beebe Estate will host a charming Victorian Garden Party on Saturday, May 3 from 1 to 4 p.m. This elegant afternoon event at 235 West Foster St. will feature a variety of activities that…

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The following release comes from the Reading Cooperative Bank.

WAKEFIELD – We are excited to announce that Wakefield Co-operative Bank (WCB) will officially merge with Reading Cooperative Bank (RCB) on May 1, 2025. This significant merger combines our neighboring banks and communities, which share a rich history spanning centuries.

Founded in 1886, RCB is a…

Fire Department ends role, citing many factors

MELROSE — Melrose Fire Chief John White and Mayor Jen Grigoraitis announced this week that the City of Melrose intends to enter an agreement to replace the city’s current primary ambulance service with Arlington-based Armstrong Ambulance. Armstrong currently provides emergency medical services (EMS) to Medford, Arlington, Waltham, and…

MELROSE — Melrose Little League’s Opening Day Parade was Saturday, April 5.

The…

MELROSE — Reaching a 75th wedding anniversary is a rare and extraordinary milestone — only about 1,000 couples in the U.S. can say they’ve done it! This year, Rudy and Arline Lizotte of Melrose joined this exclusive club, celebrating their diamond anniversary on April 15th, surrounded by loving family and friends…

HERE ARE THREE examples of the great meals offered at The Food Drive and FUMC Melrose’s Community Freezer.

MELROSE – The Food Drive’s Community Freezer Program at First United Methodist Church Melrose (FUMC Melrose), 645 Main St., will offer meals on Easter Sunday, and is open on Sundays year-round from 11:30…