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 ››
Jeannie Mack Returns to Kids Club on January 11
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 ››
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 ››