The Melrose Minute
We've partnered with MMTV to bring you The Melrose Minute featuring news you can use from Mayor Jennifer Grigoraitis and City department heads.
The Melrose Minute is filmed at Melrose Massachusetts Television (MMTV) is a nonprofit community organization dedicated to public media in the City of Melrose.
| Episode | Synopsis | Link |
| 1 - Snow Operations | DPW Deputy Director Jim Troup share an insider's perspective on the City's snow operations. |  |
| 2 - Primary Election | City Clerk Kristin Foote shares information about the upcoming Presidential Primary Election. | |
| 3 - Talking Trash | Mayor Grigoraitis and DPW talk trash (about the City's new trash & recycling collection program). | |
| 4 - Road Program | Engineer Vonnie Reis and Mayor Jen discuss the City's Road Program (a million-dollar operation). | |
| 5 - FY25 Budget Process | Assistant City Auditor Kerri Golden explains the FY25 budget process. | |
| 6 - City News & Alerts | Outgoing Communications Manager Lily Martin shares the ways to stay informed with your City. | |
| 7 - MPS FY25 Budget Process | Interim Superintendent of Melrose Public Schools John Macero discusses the FY25 Budget Process. | |
| 8 - Summer 2024 Recreation Programs | Recreation Director Frank Olivieri and Mayor Jen discuss how you can get out and play this summer with the Recreation Department. | |
| 9 - Public Safety Buildings Project | City Planner Denise Gaffey discusses the progress of the Public Safety Buildings Project, including potential timelines and the recruitment of a project manager. | |
| 10 - City Bond Program | Treasurer/Collector Kathryn Armata discusses the City's Bond Program, providing insights into its purpose (including financing essential infrastructure projects), mechanisms, and significance for Melrose residents. | |
| 11 - KLG's 2024 Recycling & Sustainability Day | State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian shares key details about her 3rd Annual Recycling & Sustainability Day for the City of Melrose. | |
| 12 - What is the DPW Green Team? |
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| 13 - The City Council’s Role in FY 25 Budget Process | City Council President Leila Migliorelli discusses the Council’s role in the FY 25 budget process, including how the Council collaborates with City Hall-from budget preparation to its passage. | |
| 14 - A Deeper Look at the MPS FY 25 Budget | Interim Superintendent John Macero discusses the current status of the Melrose Public Schools' FY 25 budget. | |
| 15 - Free Cash Explained | Assistant City Auditor Kerri Golden discusses the significance of Free Cash, how it’s generated, and the best practices for how cities like Melrose should use it. | |
| 16 - Cannabis Revenue and Why it Matters | City Solicitor Shannon Phillips joined Mayor Jen on the Melrose Minute this week to talk about recent changes to the city’s cannabis revenues related to changes in state law. | |
| Special Edition - Override Q&A | Mayor Jen and Superintendent Macero answer residents' questions about the City's proposed operating override. | |
| 17 - Flag Day | In a special Flag Day edition Mayor Jen and DPW Operations Manager Joe Hobbs talk about the maintenance and display of American flags in Melrose. | |
| 18 - Talking Trash | Mayor Jen welcomes DPW Director Elena Proakis Ellis and DPW Deputy Director Jim Troup to talk about the new trash/recycling contract that goes into effect on July 1st in the City of Melrose. | |
Do You Have a Question for Mayor Jen or a Specific Department? |
Email your question to Mayorsoffice@cityofmelrose.org and it may be answered ON the show! |