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Mayor Brodeur Declares First Weekend in June to be Gun Violence Awareness Weekend in Melrose

The proclamation, which is intended to raise awareness about gun violence, invites community members, who wish to join the cause, to wear orange from June 3 to June 5, 2022.

 PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE FIRST WEEKEND IN JUNE TO BE NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS WEEKEND:

Lynn Fells Bridge

MBTA’s Lynn Fells Parkway Bridge Replacement Project to Resume June 7, 2022

As part of Mayor Brodeur’s efforts to keep residents informed, his office has announced that the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority... more ››

PRIDE BANNER

Show Your Pride: Join Mayor Brodeur & Melrose Human Rights Commission for Upcoming Pride Events

The Melrose community is invited to two upcoming “Show Your Pride” events, hosted by Mayor Brodeur and the Melrose Human Rights Commission... more ››

Melrose Pop-Up

City of Melrose Launches Second Phase of Pop-Up Project to Support Entrepreneurs

A grant from the Massachusetts Office of Business Development provides the City the opportunity to activate its vacant commercial properties and support entrepreneurs through Project Pop-Up.

The City of Melrose will continue its successful pilot program known as Project: Pop-Up to fill vacant storefronts with small... more ››

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Mayor Brodeur to Host Summer Block Party on Last Day of School 

Join Mayor Paul Brodeur in kicking-off summer at the upcoming Mayor’s Summer Block Party happening in Downtown Melrose on... more ››

City of Melrose Shares News that Waste Collector JRM Acquired by National Company

In an effort to keep the Melrose community informed, the Melrose Department of Public Works today shared that the City’s waste collector,... more ››

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DCR to Host Public Meeting On Improvements to the Lynn Fells Parkway and Melrose Street Intersection

To keep the Melrose community informed and civically engaged, Mayor Brodeur’s office has announced that the Department of Conservation and... more ››

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A Message from Mayor Brodeur: Melrose Responds to Tragedies in Uvalde Texas and Buffalo New York

I am troubled and outraged over the tragic events that have taken place across this country over the last two weeks – the mass shootings at... more ››

Dr. Nealious

Tonight: Join the Melrose Human Rights Commission and Dr. Nancy Nealious for a Conversation on Race

The City of Melrose invites community members to join the... more ››

Band

The MHS Annual Spring Pop Concert Returns This Friday!

The Melrose High School (MHS) Band’s annual Spring Pop Concert will return to Memorial Hall this Friday, May 27 at 7 p.m.!

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Tips for Dealing with Extreme Heat

While the National Weather Service has not yet issued a heat advisory for Middlesex County, temperatures in our area are expected to be as... more ››

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The City of Melrose is hiring!

The City’s overriding goal is to hire and employ great people and to live up to its motto as “Melrose: One Community Open to All”. This... more ››

Sustainable

What's to do in Melrose: Introducing Sustainable Saturdays!

Community members are invited to join the premiere Sustainable Saturdays event taking place this Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at... more ››

Budget

Mayor Brodeur Releases Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2023

The budget presented to the City Council represents a 4.7 percent increase in spending over the past fiscal year.

Mayor Brodeur has released the details of the City's operating budget for fiscal year 2023 (FY23).

A conversation on race

Join the Human Rights Commission for a Conversation on Race

The Melrose Human Rights Commission and Foundation Trust will welcome Dr. Nancy Nealious, Psy.D, for a discussion on racial trauma and its... more ››

Melrose Board of Registrars of Voters Issues Official Certificate of Results of Recent Petitions

The Melrose Board of Registrars of Voters has issued an official certificate of results for two recently filed petitions.

Memorial Day Flags

City to Honor Veterans with Memorial Day Ceremonies, Seeks Volunteers

Memorial Day Organizers are looking for a minimum of 11 volunteer groups – families, groups of friends, local businesses, and community organizations – to help retire flags.

This Memorial Day, Mayor Paul Brodeur, The Melrose Veterans' Advisory Board, and the Melrose Veterans' Services Office... more ››

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Learn How to Use the Community's Public Bike Repair Station

It's officially tune-up your bike season and Healthy Melrose vendor ... more ››

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The City of Melrose is hiring!

The City’s overriding goal is to hire and employ great people and to live up to its motto as “Melrose: One Community Open to All”. This... more ››

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City Joins Bread of Life in Collecting Tube Socks to Support Those Experiencing Homelessness

 In collaboration with local non-profit Bread of Life, Mayor Paul Brodeur’s office will be... more ››

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