The Week Ahead: Public Meetings & Events Happening in Melrose

Public Meeting: People around a table discussing a city matter.

Public meetings and events open to all residents every week take place in Melrose. 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/

A few events of note:

  • Today through Wednesday, December 21, the Melrose Health and Human Services Department (HHS) is hosting flu clinics to safeguard Melrose residents from the flu.
  • Now through January 4, the Melrose Public Library at the Beebe School is collecting new mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves for its Melrose Public Library Mitten Tree. Donations will help keep local families keep their hands and heads warm this winter!
  • Now through January 4, community members can help their neighbors by donating non-perishable food items or other necessities such as paper goods to the Melrose Public Library, located at the Beebe School. Donations benefit A Servant’s Heart Food Pantry.

Upcoming Meetings & Events


Monday, December 19

Melrose Local Liquor Licensing Commission
11 a.m., Cassidy Conference Room, City Hall, 562 Main Street

Flu Clinic
12 p.m. — 4 p.m., City Council Chamber, 1st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street
Schedule an Appointment: https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/melrose

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

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

Planning Board
7:30 p.m., remote via Zoom
Meeting link: https://cityofmelrose-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c6brLP--Sf2agzPQJ_cLjQ
Webinar ID: 999 5768 5849
Passcode: 021760
Join by Phone: +1 (312)-626-6799

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


Tuesday, December 20

Flu Clinic
9 a.m. — 12 p.m., City Council Chamber, 1st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street
Schedule an Appointment: https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/melrose

Milano Center Holiday Party
12 p.m.—2 p.m., 201 W Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176
(All reservations have been filled)


Wednesday, December 21

MVS Mobile Food Mart
8 a.m. — 11 a.m., Memorial Hall, 592 Main Street

Hoover Elementary School
8 a.m., Principal’s Office, Hoover Elementary School Library, 37 Glendower Road
Join Remotely: https://meet.google.com/obw-xmnb-wvv

Flu Clinic
9 a.m. — 12 p.m., City Council Chamber, 1st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street
Schedule an Appointment: https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/melrose

Traffic Commission
5:30 p.m., Remote via Zoom
Remote Meeting Link: https://cityofmelrose-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qcU65U5BRFuSnKzLKbk-lw


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Please return to the City’s Calendar often as the calendar is updated throughout the week. Please note, public bodies must provide the public with notice of its 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