Melrose News

MALDEN — On Sunday, April 6, Bread of Life will be hosting a “Just Desserts” fundraiser. The event will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Bread of Life, 54 Eastern Ave., Malden.

“Just Desserts” will be a family-friendly afternoon of desserts, coffee, tea, music and raffles to raise awareness of Bread of…

MELROSE — Melrose Arts and Crafts Society had their first meeting of the new year on Monday, January 27, 2025 at the First Baptist Church.
Members started the day…

MELROSE — On Wednesdsay, January 29, Melrose Alliance…

MELROSE — The Melrose Cultural Council (MCC) announces its initial round of 2025 grant recipients, with projects spanning visual arts and performing arts as well as programming that celebrates the cultural diversity of Melrose. Drawing from 40 proposals submitted, the MCC allocated over $31,000 in funding across 24 arts and cultural programs to benefit residents…

MELROSE — For the first time since before the COVID pandemic, the Melrose Veterans Memory Project is running an event to be held Thursday, February 13, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Melrose High Learning Commons.

“Melrose in World War II” will be an evening of reflection and will include:

• World War…

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

State of the City Address available on MMTV 

Mayor Jen Grigoraitis’ 2025 State of the City Address will premiere on MMTV this weekend! Tune in to MMTV on your local access cable station or visit www.mmtv3.org to hear…

MELROSE — Come to the second annual Galentine’s Day-themed swap to find and share women’s jewelry and accessories on Wednesday, February 5. The free event will again be held at The Worklery at 441 Main St., 3rd floor, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

All are welcome at this community offering celebrating the…

In 2024, there were many highlights

MELROSE — The Melrose Farmers’ Market had a successful 30th season. Here are a few highlights of the season:

·  It held 23 markets with upwards of 500 shoppers per market.

·  There were almost 100 vendors over the course of the year, selling produce, eggs, honey, prepared foods…

MELROSE — Members of the Lexington Symphony visited all five Melrose elementary schools last week as part of the Orchestrating Kids Through Classics Program. 

While this is their first visit to Melrose, the program is in its 30th year. Students hear a…

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

Budget forecast for Fiscal Year 2026 on Feb. 5 

As the City begins the budget-writing process for Fiscal Year 2026 (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026), Mayor Grigoraitis has called a joint meeting of the Melrose City…