Preparing for Extreme Weather Events: Presentation of the City’s Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
At 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 11th, the City of Melrose Public Works Department will hold a public meeting to discuss our... more ››
Question and Answer Session on the FY 2020 Budget on March 13
I will host a question-and-answer session regarding the FY 2020 budget from 7-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, at the Learning Commons at... more ››
Band Night Will Bring Some Surprises on March 14!
Melrose Public School's annual Band Night will take place on Thursday, March 14 from 7-8:30 pm in the Melrose Veterans Memorial... more ››
Snow Update: March 3-4, 2019
We are expecting significant snowfall overnight, which will complicate the morning commute. We expect the snow to start out light, then the... more ››
Snow Update: March 1, 2019
Winter isn’t over yet! We are expecting snow to start falling overnight and last until early Saturday afternoon.
Important Information About Property Taxes and Senior Discounts
In recent weeks, we have heard from residents who are feeling conflicted about the upcoming tax override vote. On one hand, they are... more ››
School Opening Delayed on February 28
Due to the expected snow tonight, the Melrose Public Schools will have a delayed opening on Thursday, February 28. At the high school and... more ››
Snow Update: February 27, 2019
Light snow is expected to fall tonight, starting around 7 p.m. We expect about 3 to 4 inches.As usual, all on-street parking is banned... more ››
Film and Discussion on METCO on February 25
The Melrose Human Rights Commission, along with host Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church, invites the whole Melrose community to watch... more ››
City Departments Face Substantial, Negative Impacts Without an Override
The city’s typical annual budget timeline calls for me to send a complete budget proposal to the Board of Aldermen in May.
RIP Allison Donovan, Former Lincoln School Principal
This was a very sad week for Melrose, as we learned the news of the unexpected death of Allison
February 12, 2019: Update on Afternoon and Evening Events
As you are aware, the weather forecast for this... more ››
Snow Update for Tuesday, February 12, 2019
The noon forecast is now calling for the snow to start around 4 p.m. with snowfall rates at 1 inch per hour or higher – especially into the... more ››
Remembering Beth Lucien
Last week we lost a very special member of the City of Melrose family.
Next Veteran Town Hall Will Be on February 28
The Melrose Veterans Advisory Board in Conjunction with the Veterans Services Office will host a Veteran Town Hall meeting on Thursday,... more ››
Let the Melrose Library Know How to Serve You Better
The Melrose Public Library is working on a five year strategic plan, and they want to know how best to serve you! Please take a moment to... more ››
Joy Yoga Comes to Kids Club on February 9
Join Joy of Joy Yoga for Circle-Time Stretch at this month’s Kids Club on Friday, February 9... more ››
Mayor: Governor’s Budget “Disappointing”
After reviewing Governor Charlie Baker’s budget proposal last week, Mayor Infurna described the proposed minor increase in local aid as “... more ››
School Department Is Hiring Substitute Teachers
The Melrose Public Schools are currently hiring individuals to work as daily substitute teachers. Eligible furloughed federal employees are... more ››