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Some updates from City Hall

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

week:

Red Flag Weather: No Outdoor Fires

Melrose Fire Chief John White has issued an outdoor fire ban until at least Friday, November 22. High-risk fire weather throughout the region prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning…

 

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Ward Hamilton named to the All-State School Committee

PICTURED FROM THE left: Ward Hamilton and Northeast Metro Tech Superintendent David DiBarri at the MASC Annual Conference in Hyannis. (Deb Davis Photo)

 

MELROSE — Ward Hamilton was recently named to the All-State School Committee by the Massachusetts Association of School Committees at their annual conference in Hyannis on November 8.

Hamilton was selected…

 

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Jason Lewis invited to participate in White House event on childhood education

STATE SENATOR JASON Lewis invited by White House to participate in discussing strategies to strengthen early childhood education and childcare.

 

 

BOSTON — State Senator Jason Lewis was invited by the White House to participate in a convening of state legislative leaders to discuss strategies to strengthen early childhood education and childcare. The convening…

 

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Front Page: November 22, 2024

 

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Neighbors: Use caution in turning over Beebe

MELROSE — Abutters urged the School Committee this week to take its time in releasing oversight of the Beebe School on West Foster Street as the city eyes the property as a new police headquarters.

The Beebe has not been a Melrose school for years and is currently the temporary home of the Melrose Public…

 

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Two Melrose recruits graduate State Fire Academy

Firefighters Lucas Bracken and Brian Pelrine now join Melrose Fire Department 

PICTURED FROM THE left: Firefighters Lucas Bracken and Brian Pelrine graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy on November 18.

MELROSE —  State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Melrose Fire Chief John White today announced the graduation of Melrose firefighters Brian Pelrine,

 

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So far, city departments are on budget

Melrose also recognized for excellence in financial reporting

MELROSE — Last month, Melrose City Auditor/CFO Kerriann Golden submitted a memorandum to the City Council to report on the city’s expense and revenue balances at the end of the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2025 (FY 25), which began on July 1, 2024. 

In the…

 

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A Plus Tutoring offers specialized prep for the new Digital SAT exam

CATHY SCARLATOS

 

 

MELROSE — Now in its 18th year, A Plus Tutoring of Melrose is offering test preparation for the Digital SAT exam, providing a specialized program that familiarizes students with this new computerized format.

The Digital SAT, first used in the U.S. this past spring, is taken on a computer. It is…

 

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Melrose Public Schools offers meals at no cost for all students

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MUST free meals Melrose chart

MELROSE — Melrose Public Schools participates in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. As part of this program, Melrose Public Schools offers healthy meals every school day. The Commonwealth is supplementing National School…

 

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Fundraiser for The Food Drive an example of community support

ROOM SHOT OF The Harvest Fall Fundraiser. (Raj Das, edphotos.com)

 

 

MELROSE — Melrose-based hunger relief nonprofit The Food Drive hosted their annual Harvest Fall Fundraiser on Saturday, November 9 at Memorial Hall in Melrose. Now in its third year, the event drew 300 guests and raised just under $80,000.

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Melrosians prepare for the 9th Annual Kindness Day on November 20th

VOLUNTEERS SURPRISE STAFF at MelroseWakefield Hospital with treats on Kindness Day last year. (Melrose Kind Photo)

 

 

By ELLEN PUTNAM

MELROSE — Kindness Day may be a newer holiday in Melrose but November 20th has quickly become many Melrosians’ favorite day of the year as people across the city shower one another in kindness…

 

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Taking command of Fire Department

 

JOHN WHITE was officially sworn into the position of Chief of the Melrose Fire Department recently by Mayor Jen Grigoraitis. The mayor and fire chief were joined by the White family, including his mother, and members of the city’s fire service. (Photos courtesy of City Hall)

 

 

 

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