News

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 ››

City is Ready to Help Federal Workers

A message from Mayor Infurna:

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 ››

Annual Local Census Is Underway-- Please Return Forms to City Hall

Annual city census forms will soon arrive in the mailboxes of Melrose residents. The census is required by Massachusetts State Law. (M.G.L... more ››

MWRA Work May Briefly Discolor Water on January 17

The MWRA is currently repairing a valve on their system near the Fells Reservoir.
 

State of the City Address

Reminder: Come to the State of the City Address Tonight

Mayor Infurna will deliver the 2019 State of the City address tonight—Tuesday, January 15—at 7 p.m. at Memorial Hall. The public is... more ››

Reminder: Absentee Voting for College Students

Parents of college students! Before your students head back to school for spring semester, be sure that they:

Come to the State of the City Address on January 15

Mayor Infurna will deliver the 2019 State of the City address on Tuesday, January 15, at 7 p.m. at Memorial Hall. The public is cordially... more ››

Update on Sustainability Legislation on January 30

To help us stay informed about sustainability-related legislation in Massachusetts, Senator Jason Lewis and Rep. Paul Brodeur will meet... more ››

School Committee Budget Update

Here are the comments that Deputy Mayor Rob Van Campen delivered on my behalf at the School Committee meeting last night.Good evening.

Public Hearings on Affordable Housing, Marijuana Establishments, on January 14

The Board of Aldermen and Planning Board will hold a Joint Public Hearing on Monday, January 14, to discuss proposed zoning amendments for... more ››

'Anxious Parents, Anxious Kids' Workshop on January 10

The Melrose Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition and the Stoneham Coalition is sponsoring a free workshop for community members titled ... more ››

Happy New Year!

City Hall will be closed on Monday, December 31, and Tuesday, January 1, and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 2.I want to... more ››

Inside the Budget, Part 8: Free Cash

On December 3, the Board of Aldermen approved an appropriation of almost $1.2 million from “Available Free Cash” to various accounts,... more ››

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