The Week Ahead: April 29–May 3
Attention Melrose: Pivotal Fiscal Year 2025 Update
Earlier this week, Interim Superintendent John Macero and Mayor Jen Grigoraitis delivered a pivotal fiscal year 2025 update to the Melrose Public Schools community. The update, which addresses the reality of our schools’ $4 million needs gap and the profound impact of rising costs on the school district, can be read here. You can also see the budget approved by the School Committee for FY 25 here: http://melrosecityma.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=6780.
To provide your feedback, please email mayorsoffice@cityofmelrose.org.
It’s a Good Week for…
An Update on City Finances & Management in First 100 Days
Mayor Jen has provided the community with an update on the City’s finances and management over her first 100 days in office. The update outlines 1) progress moving Melrose’s employment policies and practices forward; 2) an external financial management review; 3) the timely delivery of the City’s annual financial reports; and 4) the fiscal year 2025 budget. To learn more, click here.
Returning Your City Census (By April 30)
Melrosians have until Tuesday, April 30, 2024, to return their City Census to the Elections Office (did you know there are impacts to your decision to return the census?). To learn more, visit www.cityofmelrose.org/citycensus.
Weighing in On Water and Sewer Rates for FY 25
The Water Rate Review Committee will vote to recommend water and sewer rates for the next fiscal year during its meeting on Tuesday, April 30. The Committee will also discuss potential changes to the senior and low-income discount programs for water, sewer, and trash fees. For more details, click here.
Spring Cleaning for a Cause This Saturday W/Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian
This Saturday between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m., State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian will host her 3rd Annual Recycling & Sustainability Day for the City of Melrose. The one-day event allows Melrose residents to consciously clear clutter while making a difference and learning how to further their sustainability initiatives. To learn more, tune in at www.cityofmelrose.org/melrose-minute or visit www.cityofmelrose.org/recying-sustainability-day-2024.
Shedding Light on the DPW’s Green Team
Ever wonder who readies the community’s sports fields or beautifies our veterans' memorials? It’s a group of DPW employees called the Green Team. DPW Operations Manager Joe Hobbs joined Mayor Jen on episode 12 of The Melrose Minute to explain just what the Green Team is and its essential role in the City. Tune in to learn more at www.cityofmelrose.org/melrose-minute.
Free Mental Health 101 Courses for Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the City is offering two free Mental Health 101 courses designed to help you spot signs and symptoms of challenges related to mental health, learn about self-care tools and tips, combat stigma, and teach you how to help someone in need. To learn more and register for the May 9 or May 23 course, visit www.cityofmelrose.org/recreation or call the Melrose Recreation Department at 781-979-4179.
If you need mental health or substance-use help, call or text the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line at 833-773-2445 or chat online at masshelpline.com (no insurance is required).
...and now, for some Good News from Melrose Public Schools
Catch up with our ever-learning students, teachers, and administrators by reading edition 30 of Superintendent Maceros’s Good News Fridays newsletter, highlighting how and what students are learning and more, by clicking here.
Upcoming Meetings & Events
Monday, April 29
Commission on Women – Agenda Packet
7 p.m., Ground Level Conference Room, City Hall, 562 Main Street
Planning Board – Agenda Packet
7 p.m., Cassidy Conference Room, 2nd floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street
Finance Committee – Agenda Packet
7:15 p.m., City Council Chamber, 1st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street
Remote Link for Public Comment: https://cityofmelrose-org.zoom.us/j/91223320788
Meeting ID: 912 2332 0788
Appropriations and Oversight Committee – Agenda Packet
7:30 p.m., City Council Chamber, 1st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street
Remote Link for Public Comment: https://cityofmelrose-org.zoom.us/j/91223320788
Meeting ID: 912 2332 0788
Tuesday, April 30
Retirement Board – Agenda Packet
9 a.m., Retirement Office, 1st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street
Water Rate Review Committee – Agenda Packet
7 p.m., Cassidy Conference Room, 2nd floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street
City of Melrose Programming
Stay involved with the Council on Aging
Get news you can use from the Health & Human Services Department
See what’s taking place at Memorial Hall
Check out what’s to do at the Melrose Public Library
Get out and play with the Melrose Recreation Department
| The City's Calendar is updated often. Public bodies must notify the public 48 hours before their meeting (excluding weekends and holidays). Questions about The Week Ahead can be emailed to mayorsoffice@cityofmelrose.org. |
