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Ribbon Cutting

Date Announced for Amazing Grace Basketball Court Dedication & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Mayor Paul Brodeur and the Melrose High School (MHS) Unified Basketball Program are pleased to announce... more ››

open house

City to Host Open House Around Open Space and Recreation Plan

The Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) is pleased to host an Open House as a way for community members to... more ››

vote

Vote Today at the City's Universal Polling Location: Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School Gym

The City of Melrose encourages community members to get out and vote today at the City's universal polling location: The Melrose... more ››

MElrose Emergency Fund

As Giving Season Nears, Mayor Brodeur Kicks off Melrose Emergency Fund Fundraising Campaign

Over the years, the fund has raised and disbursed hundreds of thousands of dollars to Melrose residents and families in need, helping... more ››

Meetings in Melrose

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.

Mattress

Changes to City of Melrose Mattress Recycling Program

On November 1, 2022, the state of Massachusetts implemented... more ››

Melrose Police Department Investigating Sunday Night Shooting, Actively Searching for Suspect

Chief Michael L. Lyle reports that the Melrose Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that occurred on Sunday evening.At... more ››

Mail in Ballot

Melrose Election Office Encourages Residents to Submit Mail in Ballots Ahead of November 8 Deadline

The Melrose Election Office encourages residents to mail or drop off their Mail in Ballots ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, November 8.... more ››

Melrose Energey Challenge

City of Melrose Selected for Mass Save® Community First Partnership, Launching Melrose Energy Challenge

This partnership, which was forged as part of the City’s efforts to save Melrose residents, business owners and nonprofits money and... more ››

flu clinic saturday november 5 in Wakefield

Free Family Flu Clinic for 5+ Will Take Place on Saturday

Ahead of the clinic, Melrose residents are encouraged to pre-register.

The Melrose and Wakefield Health and Human Services Departments are offering a family flu clinic for individuals five-years-old and older... more ››

job fair

Melrose Chamber Of Commerce to Host Job Fair This Wednesday

The Melrose Chamber of Commerce will host a job fair this Wednesday, November 2, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus located at 23... more ››

public meetings

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.

City Yard

Pumpkin Composting Event Will Take Place This Saturday

The City of Melrose is pleased to announce the Department of Public Works will host a free pumpkin composting event at the City Yard... more ››

Flags Lowered in Honor of Former Melrose Mayor Ronald Alley

Alley passed away on October 26.

The City of Melrose today lowered the American Flags located throughout the City to half-mast in honor of former Mayor Ronald W. Alley.

Library Renovation Project Planning Group

Mayor Brodeur Announces Award of the Construction Contract for Library Renovation Project

Mayor Brodeur is excited to announce the award of the contract for the construction phase of the Melrose Public Library Renovation and... more ››

City Engineering Dept. Currently Performing Routine Water Main Maintenance Throughout Melrose

This maintenance could cause residents to experience brown water.

The City of Melrose is currently conducting routine water main maintenance in various locations throughout the City. This maintenance could... more ››

Veterans' Day Ceremony Will Take Place on November 11

And Other ways to Support Local Veterans this November.

There are a couple ways the Melrose community can join the City in showing support for local Veterans this November:

COVID TESTS

Free COVID Tests Available

The Melrose Health and Human Services (HHS) Department currently has free iHome COVID test kits available for pick up.

Public Meetings

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

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

Statement from School Committee Chair Jen McAndrew

The School Committee has been notified that Superintendent Julie Kukenberger will not seek a successor contract with the Melrose Public... more ››

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