The Week Ahead: April 22 - 26
Good evening, Melrose,
We are pleased to announce that the City of Melrose has been awarded $3 million in FY24 federal funding to support the design and construction of our new net zero police station.
The funding was secured via a federal funding budget bill by United States Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), with support from Massachusetts State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-32) and Massachusetts State Senator Jason Lewis (D-32). For complete information, read the full announcement here: www.cityofmelrose.org/federalfundingaward
Melrose Will Gain Nearly 100 New Trees This Spring
Melrose is about to gain nearly 100 new trees thanks to a collaboration between our Department of Public Works staff and YOU, our residents!
Every year, Melrose DPW accepts tree requests from residents through our Annual Tree Planting Program. While the wait list for planting a tree is 1-2 years, it's well worth it.
Since establishing the current program led by the Melrose Engineering Division in 2017, we’ve planted over 700 trees along Melrose’s tree belt.
Learn more about the City's Annual Tree Planting Program, including our Tree Planting Guidelines, what the process of caring for the new trees looks like, and more, by visiting www.cityofmelrose.org/treeplantingprogram.
It’s a Good Week for…
Purchasing Discounted Rain Barrels via our Partnership with The Great American Rain Barrel Co.
Residents can conserve water, save money, and help the environment by purchasing discounted rain barrels through the City’s partnership with The Great American Rain Barrel Company. Residents can order rain barrels directly through The Great American Rain Barrel Company today through midnight on Sunday, June 2. Pre-purchased barrel(s) will be available for pickup at the City Yard at 72 Tremont St. on June 15 between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. For more information (and instructions on ordering), visit www.cityofmelrose.org/rainbarrelprogram or contact the DPW at 781-665-0142.
Recycling With State Representative Lipper-Garabedian at her Third Annual Recycling & Sustainability Day
State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian joined Mayor Jen on episode 11 of The Melrose Minute to discuss her 3rd Annual Recycling & Sustainability Day for the City of Melrose. The one-day event, which will take place in the Melrose High School parking lot on Saturday, April 27, between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., 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.
Getting Your Household Items Repaired (for free) at the Community Repair Café
The Milano Center has teamed up with Lend & Mend to host a Community Repair Café at the Milano Center on Sunday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. During the event, local volunteers will offer to repair your select household items for free. To learn more about the event, including all services provided, contact the Milano Center at 781-662-6886 or read page 1 of the Council on Aging’s Looking Ahead newsletter by visiting www.cityofmelrose.org/lookingaheadapril2024.
Learning How to Decarbonize Your Living Space (with an Earth Week Webinar)
Are you ready to take control of your environmental impact while saving money and future-proofing your home or apartment? Join the Melrose Energy Challenge and Melrose Energy and Climate at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, for an empowering webinar that will equip you with the knowledge to decarbonize and electrify your living space using two online tools and more. To learn more and to register, visit www.cityofmelrose.org/earth-week-webinar.
Upcoming Meetings & Events
Monday, April 22
Happy Earth Day 2024!
Tuesday, April 23
School Committee – Agenda Packet
7 p.m., City Council Chamber, 1st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street
Zoning Subcommittee of the Planning Board – Agenda Packet
7 p.m., Cassidy Conference Room, 2nd floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street
School Committee (Executive Session) – Agenda Packet
7:05 p.m., City Council Chamber, 1st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street
Wednesday, April 24
Board of Assessors – Agenda Packet
3:15 p.m., Assessor’s Office, 1st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street
Roosevelt Elementary Site Council – Agenda Packet
3:30 p.m., Roosevelt Elementary School, 253 Vinton Street
Thursday, April 25
40 Developmental Assets Course* – Registration Link
6 p.m., Milano Center, 201 West Foster Street
*Free for All Parents & Grandparents!
School Committee (Special Meeting)
7 p.m., City Council Chamber, 1st 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. |
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Melrose, MA 02176
Phone (781) 979-4500
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Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
