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Main Street man summonsed for violating abuse prevention order

April 2, 2026

MELROSE — A 51-year-old Main Street man was summonsed to court on Tuesday, March 24.

Police were informed at 1:51 p.m. that the man went to a Main Street apartment complex in order to retrieve his mail. The man was 100 yards from an individual who took out an abuse prevention order against him. The…

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Destination Imagination teams top their categories

April 2, 2026

First-place finishes for these elementary students

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 3, 2026

MELROSE DESTINATION Imagination teams The Scientific Squirrels and The Turtles take 1st Place in their respective categories. (courtesy photos)

MELROSE—Melrose Destination Imagination teams had a strong showing at a statewide creative showcase of STEAM-based educational…

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Sleeping students, struggling scores

April 2, 2026

By TYLER GARIPAY
Special to the Melrose Weekly

MELROSE—High school students are known for staying up late at night, finishing homework, scrolling on their phones, or playing video games. But people still wonder, “Does the quality of sleep impact academic performance in high school students?” The answer is yes.

According to the National Sleep Foundation…

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Nominate someone for the MHC’s Clarke Award

April 1, 2026

MELROSE — The Melrose Historical Commission is calling for nominations for this year’s Mary Stetson Clarke Historical Recognition Award.

This award recognizes an individual or organization who has demonstrated a commitment to the celebration and preservation of Melrose History. In order to nominate someone, please email the Commission at [email protected] with your reasons why this person or organization should be…

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Bread of Life to host 2nd Just Desserts event

March 31, 2026

MALDEN — On Sunday, April 26, Bread of Life will be hosting the second annual “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 is a family-friendly afternoon of desserts, coffee, tea, music, and raffles to raise awareness of Bread…

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MUUC hosts Thoughtful Thursday April 9

March 30, 2026

MELROSE — As part of the Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church’s Thoughtful Thursday program, the Fellowship Committee will host the screening of the film, “The Paradox of Seabrook Farms,” on April 9 starting (promptly) at 7 p.m. Even organizers are honored to welcome award-winning independent documentary filmmaker Helga Merits, from The Hague, Netherlands, who will lead…

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UMass Amherst announces fall 2025 dean’s list

March 30, 2026

AMHERST — The following Melrose students were named to the fall 2025 dean’s list at the University of Massachusetts Amherst: Leena Salma Abraou; Olugbolade D Asupoto; Jillian Finn Bakey; Lucy A Blazej; Lilli Maria Bonacorsi; Maksym Boyko; Griffin Shane Brady; Ethan Michael Albert Burns; Jami Doris Buteau; Nathan Lam Chow; Brigid Mary Corolla; Caeleigh Jeanne…

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Important training event at MUUC

March 29, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 27, 2026

MELROSE — On Wednesday, April 1 the Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church, 70 West Emerson St., will host LUCE Community Bystander Training aimed at ways to respond if agents with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement come to our neighborhoods.

The training event will run from…

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The City Hall update published March 27, 2026

March 29, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 27, 2026

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

Tax Exemption applications due April 1

It’s a good week for reviewing your eligibility for Statutory Real Estate Tax Exemptions with the Melrose Assessor’s Office. Call 781-979-4104 or get information…

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Free books given to young readers April 2

March 29, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 27, 2026

SAUGUS — Boys & Girls Club Metro North and The Room to Write have teamed up to give away 100 books for…

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Editorial: A costly Easter basket

March 28, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 27, 2026

The following comes from InvestorsObserver.

Americans heading into Easter this year are paying far more for far less candy in their baskets, according to a new analysis from InvestorsObserver.

A review of five popular Easter candies sold at a major national retailer shows prices have…

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Author Talk at FYACS Saturday

March 27, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 27, 2026

MELROSE — Follow Your Art Community Studios (FYACS) invites community members to a free Author Talk with jamele adams, a nationally-recognized educator, poet and community builder, on Saturday, March 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 647 Main St. in Melrose.