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Consolidated Polling Location for Municipal Election

On November 2nd, residents will vote at the temporarily consolidated polling location - Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School gym complex... more ››

A Message from the Mayor's DEI Taskforce

In light of the events in Melrose the past two weeks, we, the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) and Anti-Racism Task Force offer our... more ››

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Chamber Invites Kids to Trick or Treat Downtown TOMORROW

Main Street Closed for Trick or Treating at Melrose Businesses Friday from 3:00 - 5:00 pm

The Trick or Treat at Melrose Businesses in downtown... more ››

Statement from Mayor Brodeur on Civil Discourse

One of the things I have always loved about our community is our ability to have civil discourse on the issues of the day. In fact, former... more ››

Melrose Advances in State Funding for School Roof Replacements

Grant Will Fund New Roofs at Hoover and Horace Mann Elementary Schools

The Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Board of Directors voted today to invite the City of Melrose to participate in the... more ››

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NOTICE: SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING CALENDAR CORRECTIONS

Calendar corrections: In observance of Veterans Day, there will be no curbside collection on Thursday, November 11. Trash and recycling... more ››

Cable License Renewal Ascertainment Hearing on October 28, 2021

As part of the City’s license renewal proceedings pertaining to Verizon New England and Comcast, a public cable license renewal... more ››

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Melrose DPW Fall Sweeping Schedule 2021

The City of Melrose Public Works Department is happy to announce that it's the season for sweeping again!

FALL SWEEPING PROGRAMThe City of Melrose Public Works Department will begin the Fall Street Sweeping Program on Monday,... more ››

Two pictures, first shows storm drain clogged with leaves and debris. Second shows a cleared storm drain with water flowing in.

Please help clear storm drains, with heavy rain on the way!

As we head into a very rainy week, please monitor and clean nearby storm drains to prevent street flooding, property damage, and hazards to... more ››

Public Notice from the Board of Assessors

Disclosure of Proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Property Values

In compliance with Chapter 40, Section 56 of Massachusetts General Laws, the Melrose Board of Assessors has conducted a reassessment of all... more ››

Lynn Fells Parkway Detour Map

REMINDER: Detour for Lynn Fells Parkway Bridge Replacement begins 8PM TONIGHT

Lynn Fells Parkway Travel Detoured, Weekend Commuter Rail Service Replaced by Busses

Work to replace the Lynn Fells Parkway MBTA bridge begins tonight, Friday, October 22 at 8:00 PM and will continue through 5:00 AM... more ››

Early Voting Begins Saturday, October 23

In-person early voting will take place the City Council Chamber located on the first floor of City Hall (562 Main St.) on the following... more ››

Pumpkin People Tips

Recreation Department Encourages Participation in Melrose's "Pumpkin People" Community-Wide Event

Did you create a "Pumpkin People" display? Get it on the walking tour map!

“Pumpkin People” are returning to Melrose!  If you visited the Farmers Market and purchased a pumpkin to create a display, be sure to get... more ››

Community Meeting To Discuss South Main Street Roadway Corridor on October 25

In-Person or Virtual Options

A community meeting to present and discuss the recommended line striping plans for the South Main Street corridor will be held at 6:00 PM... more ››

Veterans Food and Fun Fundraiser

Annual Veterans Fundraiser TOMORROW!

Dine to Support Local Veterans

Melrose's Annual "Food and Fun" Veterans Fundrasier returns this Thursday, October 21 from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Giacomo's Restaurant, 454... more ››

South Main Street Project Recommendations Finalized

As part of our Multi-year Roadway and Utility Improvements Program, the City of Melrose is finalizing the design of the South Main Street... more ››

Early Voting Begins Saturday, October 23

In-person early voting will take place the City Council Chamber located on the first floor of City Hall (562 Main St.) on the following... more ››

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Melrose Senior Resource Fair Returns with Seasonal Flu Clinic

Residents 60+ invited to sign up for available programs and discounts

After a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mayor’s Senior Resource Fair will return on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 from 10:00 am to 1:... more ››

Lynn Fells Parkway Detour Map

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Lynn Fells Parkway Bridge Replacement, October 22-25

Lynn Fells Parkway Travel Detoured, Weekend Commuter Rail Service Replaced by Busses

The MBTA's contractor for the Lynn Fells Parkway Bridge Replacement will once again close Lynn Fells Parkway beneath the bridge to safely... more ››

Melrosians Can Request Vote-By-Mail Ballots Until 10/27

Voting by mail is available to all registered voters through the end of the year. The deadline to request a mail-in ballot for the upcoming... more ››

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