DPW Holiday Schedule
The Department of Public Works announces the following schedule for the upcoming holiday weeks.Week of Monday, December 24, 2018...
City Hall Passport Office to Close on January 1
As of January 1, 2019 the Melrose Assessing Office will no longer administer passports at City Hall. The passport program was created 10... more ››
Inside the Override: The Beebe School
One of the questions that people have asked me since we sent the override question to the Board of Aldermen is what our plans are for the... more ››
New Apartments Aren't Bringing Many New Students
Over the past 10 years, Melrose has seen a building boom that has been greater than any in recent decades, with four new multi-family... more ››
MHS Marching Band Tree Sale Is December 7-9
Raiders Rumble is Fast Approaching!
The iRaiders are hosting their seventh Raiders Rumble! We are excited to host this event on Saturday December 8th from 8:30 am until 4:00... more ››
Complete Streets Update
Water Main Work Will Affect West Wyoming Traffic Starting December 5
Water main upgrades will take place on West Wyoming Avenue at the intersection of Florence Street, starting on Wednesday and running... more ››
City Yard Will Be Open December 8
Given the record rainfall that we have had this fall and the lack of rain-free Saturdays in November, the DPW has added an additional... more ››
Home for the Holidays is Coming Up this Friday 11/30 and Saturday 12/1!
Brought to you by the Melrose Chamber of Commerce and Presenting Sponsors Edward Jones Investments and The Kim Perrotti Team Leading Edge,... more ››
MHS Band Christmas Tree Sale December 7, 8, 9
Melrose Drama Presents 'Our Town' November 30 & December 1
Come join Melrose Drama as we proudly present Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Our Town.” Performances will be on November... more ››
National Grid Update on Essex Street
I met with National Grid representatives on Tuesday about the manhole covers that exploded on Essex Street last weekend. I asked them... more ››
Thanksgiving Game Moved to Wednesday
Melrose and Wakefield have decided to move the Thanksgiving Day Game to Wednesday November 21st at 5:30 pm due to the weather.
Demolition Begins on Old 'Breads & Bits' Building
Thanksgiving Game Tickets Available Now!
Tickets for the 59th Annual Thanksgiving Day Classic are now available at the Mayor's Office. Tickets are $5 for students and senior... more ››
New Information on Essex Street Explosion
Here is the latest news from National Grid:
National Grid Statement on Essex Street Explosion
Here is a statement we received today from National Grid.
National Grid Investigating Cause of Essex Street Explosion
An explosion on Essex Street last night blew off two manhole covers and shattered windows, but National Grid does not believe gas was the... more ››
Compost Food Waste at the Melrose Farmers Market on November 18
At the Harvest Market on November 18 at Memorial Hall, Melrose residents will be able to drop off food scrap generated in their homes in a... more ››