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WAKEFIELD — This year will see the long-awaited opening of a new Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School. Following nearly a decade of planning, debate, environmental studies, and, finally, construction, the new facility will…

MELROSE — Helen Rose Blinstrub passed away on April 1, 2025. Helen was a beloved educator and Principal of Saint Mary’s School in Melrose and is remembered by the immense impact she had on so many students and families. Her giving heart…

MELROSE — By the end of the year, the School Committee needed to officially approve a way to determine kids were competent enough in their coursework to graduate from Melrose High. On Tuesday, December 16 the school board did just that with the unanimous passage of the MHS Competency Determination Policy for the Class of…

MELROSE — The city of Melrose’s bond rating agency, Standard & Poor’s (S&P), has once again affirmed Melrose’s AA+ bond rating. AA+ is the second-highest bond rating available to a municipality (ranking only below AAA).

The rating agency cited the city’s strong management, history of strong financial operations, robust local economy, and improved tax levy…

MELROSE — Melrose firefighters are participating in the Boston Bruins Foundation’s 10th annual BFit Challenge powered by National Grid. They are seeking help from local businesses to aid in their goal of raising $3,000.

The firefighters have chosen the 100 Club of Massachusetts to receive 100% of their donations. This foundation provides aid to the…

MELROSE — On Sunday, December 14 at 3 p.m., as we near the end of Advent and turn our eyes fully toward Christmas, Most Blessed Sacrament and Incarnation parishes will be holding a festive Lessons and Carols Service, with beautiful selections from our combined Adult Choirs, Children’s Choir, and an array of guest musicians to…