RIP John Doherty
It is with deep sorrow that I inform you of the passing of John Doherty, who was a member of our City of Melrose family.
Sixth Annual Swap Day to be Held on September 29
Melrose’s Fifth Annual Swap Day will be held on Saturday, September 29, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the municipal parking lot behind Memorial... more ››
Social Event to Support the MHS Permanent Scholarship Fund on October 13
The MHS Permanent Scholarship Committee invites you to an event celebrating over 50 years of supporting MHS grads.
Risk of West Nile Virus Raised to 'High' in Melrose and Surrounding Area
The MA Department of Public Health has changed Melrose’s Risk Category for West Nile Virus from Moderate (which the entire state is... more ››
Melrose Trails Cleanup Day on September 23
The Melrose Conservation Commission will hold a fall cleanup day on Sunday, September 23, from 9:00am to... more ››
Memorial Blood Drive Saturday, September 22, in MVMMS Cafeteria
Give Us Your Feedback on the Community Questionnaire
As you know, I am looking for input from the community regarding the budget and a possible override (... more ››
Get Ready for the Victorian Fair This Sunday!
Inside the Budget Part 6: The School Budget – Funding Sources
Today we are going to take our first look at the school budget. This post will discuss the sources of funding, and in future posts, we will... more ››
Unofficial Primary Results-- City of Melrose
Interested in how Melrose voted in the State Primary? View Unofficial Results Here:... more ››
5th Annual Melrose Veterans Open Is September 22
The 5th Annual Melrose Veteran Open pairs veterans and their supporters for a day of outreach and fun at Mount Hood Golf Course. The City... more ››
Community Engagement Sought on Override Question
Over the past six months, I have spoken several times about the need for the City of Melrose to pass an override. This is an important... more ››
Primary Election Day is September 4
While we are all busy with back-to-school and Labor Day plans, I want to remind you that the State Primary Election is on Tuesday,... more ››
School Supplies Drive Gets Students Off to a Good Start
Waste Management Donation Helps Fund Cultural Events
I would like to thank Waste Management Inc. for their sponsorship of citywide cultural events in Melrose. Waste Management made a generous... more ››
More Hot Weather on the Way!
It looks like we’re going to get one more blast of summer heat before August is over. Current forecasts predict that temperatures will be... more ››
Annual Melrose Band Car Wash on August 26
Melrose Lions Club Open House September 13
Melrose Police to Host Second Annual Golf Tournament on August 24
The Melrose Police Department’s second annual community golf tournament will be held on Friday, Aug. 24, at Mount Hood Golf Club, 100... more ››
Welcome Class of 2031!
We were delighted to welcome the incoming kindergartners – the Melrose High School class of 2031 – with with