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People meeting in the Melrose City Council Chamber

The Week Ahead: Public Meetings & Events Happening in Melrose

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

Wood Burning Stove

Melrose HHS Department Promotes Wood Burning Fireplace & Stove Safety

In 2020, there were 539 fire incidents involving chimneys, fireplaces, and wood stoves in Massachusetts that resulted in civilian and firefighter injuries and $3.4 million in property losses, according to Mass.Gov.

As winter draws closer and the use of wood stoves and fireplaces increases, the Melrose Health and Human Services wants to make sure... more ››

Marching Band Student Prepares a Chritmas Tree for a Melrose Resident

Annual Christmas Tree Sale Returns December 2 & 3

The sale of Christmas trees raises critical funds for the Melrose High School Marching Band.

The Melrose High School Marching Band will host its Annual Christmas Tree Sale in the Melrose High School parking lot on Friday, December 2... more ››

Snow Angel: House on snow with a person shoveling

Council on Aging Seeking Snow Angel Volunteers this Winter  

The Melrose Council on Aging is seeking high school students and adults to join its Snow Angels program,... more ››

Happy Thanksgiving

Reminder—Municipal Buildings Will be Closed in Observation of Thanksgiving

Thursday and Friday's Curbside Trash & Recycling will be Delayed by One Day

Thanksgiving Closures

New Officers in Melrose Sitting on a Chair

Mayor Brodeur Welcomes 5 New Officers to the Melrose Police Department

Mayor Paul Brodeur swore in five new Melrose Police Officers during a ceremony in the City Council Chamber on Friday, November 18.

The School Committee meeting at Melrose City Hall

The Week Ahead: Public Meetings & Events Happening in Melrose

Public meetings and events, which are open to all residents, take place in Melrose every week.

Residents Invited to MAPC's Building Resiliency, Efficiency and Affordability Project Workshop

Melrose residents are invited to join the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) for a ... more ››

Snow Plow in snow storm

Seasonal Updates from the Department of Public Works

The Melrose Department of Public Works would like to share with the Melrose community the following seasonal updates:

Get out and play basketball in a locker room

Registration is open for Melrose Youth Basketball!

The Registration Deadline for Melrose Youth Basketball is November 30.

The Recreation Department is offering Youth Basketball for Boys and Girls Grades K-8!

To register please visit... more ››

soup

Community Resources and Meals This Thanksgiving & Holiday Season

Individuals and organizations within Melrose as well as the City's neighboring towns are working to ensure all community members receive... more ››

For Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, Council on Aging Will Host Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group  

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to heighten awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and show support for the more than 6.2... more ››

Statement of Melrose School Committee Chair Jen McAndrew

Good evening, everyone. I’d like to take this opportunity to speak to the ongoing contract negotiations and to provide some context on a... more ››

Parent Unviersity

Registration Now Open for Melrose Parent University

Melrose Education Foundation’s annual Parent University workshops for parents and caregivers will be held in the Melrose High School... more ››

Kindness Mural, Father with Daughter on His Shoulders

November 20 is Melrose Random Acts of Kindness Day!

MelroseKind will celebrate their seventh annual Random Acts of Kindness... more ››

People meeting in the City Council Chamber at City Hall

Updated: The Week Ahead: Public Meetings & Events Happening in Melrose

This message has been updated to reflect the correct date of the Open House on the City's Open Space and Recreation Plan, which will take... more ››

 Melrose Energey Challenge: Logos in different colors

City Partner, HomeWorks Energy, Will Canvass Community

HomeWorks Energy, a Mass Save® and City partner, will be canvassing to educate residents about the benefits of home energy efficiency... more ››

Henry Hooton

Sad News: Melrose Resident Henry Hooton Passes Away

Dear Melrose,

I regret to inform you that Melrose lost another great community member yesterday with the passing of Henry Hooton.

Veterans Day

In observance of Veterans' Day, City of Melrose offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday, November 11.

In observance of Veterans' Day, City of Melrose offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday, November 11. Continue reading to learn about the... more ››

Mayor Brodeur Names Melrose Resident Kevin Faller Next Melrose Police Chief

Mayor Paul Brodeur has today announced that Melrose resident Kevin Faller will be the next Police Chief for the City of... more ››

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