The Week Ahead: Public Meetings & Events Happening in Melrose

"the week ahead" with bright independence day colors

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!).  

Events of note:   

  • All Melrose Municipal Buildings including City Hall, the Melrose Public Library, the Milano Center, and the City Yard will be closed in observance of the Fourth of July. Due to the holiday, curbside trash and recycling will not be collected on Tuesday, July 4, and trash and recycling will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week. Find more information here.  
  • Tuesday, the Melrose Recreation Department will host its Annual Fourth of July Bike & Carriage Parade around Common Park at 10 a.m. After the parade, the community is encouraged to stay and enjoy the post-parade family-fun activities including face painting, music, games, vendor offerings, and more. 
  • In the evening, Mt. Hood Park Association’s 36th Annual July 4th Concert will take place at 6:45 p.m. in front of the clubhouse at Mount Hood Memorial Park. Festivities will begin with the Middlesex Concert Band providing music. Free popcorn and lemonade for children will be provided, compliments of Sagamore Golf Inc. as quantities last. 

Upcoming Meetings & Events   


Tuesday, July 4  
Municipal Building Closures 
All Melrose Municipal Buildings including City Hall, the Melrose Public Library, the Milano Center, and the City Yard will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 in observance of the Fourth of July. 

Fourth of July Bike & Carriage Parade 
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Laurel Street @ Sixth Street 

Mt. Hood Park Association's 36th Annual July 4th Concert 
6:45 p.m., Mount Hood Memorial Park, 100 Slayton Road 


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/down...
  

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