The Week Ahead: Public Meetings & Events Happening in Melrose

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In Melrose, public meetings and events open to all residents take place every week. All posted agendas can be accessed via this link, http://melrosecityma.iqm2.com/citizens/default.aspx, and public meeting video recordings can be accessed here https://vimeo.com/mmtv3/ (Thanks, MMTV!).

A couple events of note:

  • This Wednesday at 7:15 p.m., Mayor Paul Brodeur will deliver his Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Address to the City Council and the School Committee during a jointly held Special Meeting.
  • Later, at approximately 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, during another Special Meeting, the City Council will discuss the financial condition of the City, revenue, and expenditure forecasts, and other relevant information in preparation of receiving the Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget.


Upcoming Meetings & Events


Monday, May 8

Melrose Commission on Disability
6 p.m., Remote via Zoom
Zoom ID: 812 3613 6529
Passcode: 416151
Join by Phone: 1-305-224-1968

Park Commission
7 p.m., Mt. Hood Clubhouse, 100 Slayton Road

Melrose Historical Commission
7 p.m., Cassidy Conference Room, 2nd floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street

Protection & License Committee Meeting and Public Hearing
7:15 p.m., City Council Chamber, 1st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street

Public Service Committee
7:30 p.m., City Council Chamber, 1st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street

Appropriations & Oversight Committee
8 p.m., City Council Chamber, 1st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street


Tuesday, May 9

Blood Pressure Clinic
10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Milano Center, 201 West Foster Street

Introduction to Mindfulness
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Milano Center, 201 West Foster Street

Melrose Board of Assessors
2:15 p.m., Assessors Office, 1st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street

Melrose Housing Authority
7:30 p.m., Melrose Housing Authority Main Office, 910 Main St.

Melrose School Committee
7 p.m., City Council Chamber, 1st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street


Wednesday, May 10 

Human Rights Commission
7 p.m., Cassidy Conference Room, 2nd floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street

Special Meeting: City Council
7:15 p.m., City Council Chamber, 1st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street

Board of Appeals
7:30 p.m., Remote via Zoom
Meeting Link: https://cityofmelrose-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HoMO5o4WQX-upldjNRcy9w
Meeting ID: 994 3327 9514
Meeting Passcode: 021760
Join by Phone: +1 312 626 6799

Special Meeting: City Council
7:45 p.m., City Council Chamber, 1st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street


Thursday, May 11

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District
7 p.m., 100 Hemlock Road, Wakefield

Melrose Cultural Council
7 p.m., Cassidy Conference Room, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street


Please return to the City’s Calendar often as the calendar is updated throughout the week. Please note that public bodies must notify the public of their meeting 48 hours in advance, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. To learn more about Massachusetts public meeting law, visit www.mass.gov/doc/open-meeting-law-guide-and-educational-materials-0/download


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