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MAAV student action board to host annual Voices Against Violence Coffeehouse

MELROSE — Melrose Alliance Against Violence (MAAV) is hosting its 13th annual Voices Against Violence Coffeehouse, a community-centered evening dedicated to celebrating the power of prevention, connection and collective support. The event will take place on Sunday, March 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Temple Beth Shalom, 21 East Foster St., Melrose. Community members…

 

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Do you know a community hero?


MALDEN — Every day in our community, people make a difference in the lives of older adults and people with disabilities. They deserve recognition and you can help them receive it.

Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) will be presenting its Community All-Star Awards this spring. If you know someone who makes an impact, please nominate…

 

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Youth wrestlers shine at Sectionals & States

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 6, 2026

 

ROBERT SULLIVAN earned a trophy at Sectionals for the Melrose Youth Wrestling team. (courtesy photo)

 

GLOUCESTER—The Melrose Youth Wrestling team recently sent several athletes to post season competition with appearances at both the MWA North Sectionals in Methuen and the MWA States held…

 

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Call for business sponsors to support the 2026 season of the Melrose Farmers’ Market

MELROSE — As preparations begin for the 2026 season, the Melrose Farmers’ Market is inviting local businesses and community partners to sponsor one of Melrose’s most vital community assets.

The Melrose Farmers’ Market plays a central role in the city’s economic and community life, strengthening small businesses, supporting local farmers and producers and creating a…

 

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Nine houses sold in Melrose last month

MELROSE — While the new year got off to a better start here for single-family home sales than 2025 did, the median price is down from a year ago.

According to a new report from The Warren Group, a leading provider of national real estate and transaction data, nine single-family homes sold in the city last…

 

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UPDATE: Boys’ hoop to face Chicopee on road Thursday in first round of D2 state tourney

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Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 20, 2026

Tourney time for Melrose boys’ basketball

Melrose punches their ticket to Div. 2 playoffs
By JENNIFER GENTILE

 

MELROSE—The Melrose High boy’s basketball team is back in playoffs after securing their 11th win of the season…

 

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Holocaust witness to speak in Reading

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on February 13, 2026

 

READING — Chabad of Wakefield will host a rare and historic evening on Monday, March 9 at 7 p.m. as Holocaust survivor Tibor Spitz shares his testimony in person at Reading Memorial High School’s William Endslow Auditorium, together with community and corporate sponsors.

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Buggy is repeat vocational state champion

Wrestler defended her wrestling crown in 2026

MILLIE BUGGY (center) is pictured after she won the 2026 Brendan Grant Girls Wrestling Tournament in Belmont in January. (courtesy photo)

By CORY THOMAS

WAKEFIELD—The exploits of the Melrose High School wrestling team are well documented in these pages.  There is also a very successful female wrestler from…

 

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Incarnation Parish holds confirmation retreat

MELROSE — The Incarnation Parish Confirmation Candidates participated in a Confirmation Service Retreat recently. Having spent several weeks fundraising, the young people were able to raise funds to build 11 beds for children in need, through the wonderful program A Bed For Every Child. Working in teams, the students constructed and decorated the beds which…

 

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SDM Foundation announces plans for 10th anniversary year and leadership transition

SARA MURRAY

 

MELROSE — The SDM Foundation is excited for 2026! We are celebrating both our 10th anniversary and the appointment of Sara Murray as our Executive Director.

For a full decade, we’ve had the privilege of serving our community. We have supported our clients and grown alongside the people who make our work…

 

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UPDATE: Melrose girls hockey defeats rival Wakefield 3-1 following loss to Belmont

Post-publication updates:
Melrose defeats Wakefield 3-1 (Jan. 31)
Melrose falls to Belmont 5-3 (Jan. 28)

 

 

Published January 30, 2026

Melrose girls’ hockey falls to Woburn

Team remains on track for playoffs
By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

 

 

WOBURN—The Melrose High girls’ hockey team traveled to Woburn’s O’Brien Rink last Saturday afternoon to take on…

 

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Ready to serve

THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE has many important decisions to make every year and 2026 will be no different. From the left are Margaret Driscoll, Melissa Holleran, Sheri Leo, Mayor Jen Grigoraitis, Chair Seamus Kelley, Vice Chair Matthew Hartman and Jen Razi-Thomas. (Cari Roche Photography/Provided by the City of Melrose)

 

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