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Yard Waste Collection Week

Yard waste collection will begin tomorrow, Monday, August 14th and continue with a regular schedule through Friday, August 18th. There will... more ››

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Melrose Energy Challenge Invites Residents to Visit Farmer's Market This Week

As part of the Melrose Energy Challenge, the City of Melrose invites residents... more ››

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Melrose Commuter Rail Impacts Expected Due to MBTA Haverhill Line Safety Improvements

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ... more ››

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The Week Ahead: Public Meetings & Events Happening in Melrose

In Melrose, public meetings and events open to all residents take place every week.

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Melrose Cultural Council Looks for Community Feedback Through Annual Survey

The Melrose Cultural Council (MCC) asks the community to help inform arts funding in Melrose for 2024 through an annual survey about the... more ››

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Melrose Health and Human Services Asks Residents to Complete Community Interest Survey

Melrose Health and Human Services (HHS) launched their 2023 community interest survey today to gage public health concerns and program... more ››

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MPD Invites Community to National Night Out Event

Melrose Police Chief Kevin Faller and the men and women of the Melrose Police Department would like to invite community members to attend... more ››

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The Week Ahead: Public Meetings & Events Happening in Melrose

In Melrose, public meetings and events open to all residents take place every week.

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Ell Pond Water Chestnut Cleanup Taking Place This Sunday

Community volunteers are invited to participate in a clean-up of water chestnuts at Ell Pond this weekend and next. Hand-pulling of these... more ››

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The Month Ahead: Events Happening in Melrose

Upcoming Events - August 2023

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Heat Advisory: Extreme Temperatures Expected Thursday

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for most of Massachusetts, including Melrose, to go into effect 11 a.m. Thursday, July... more ››

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Free Lunch and Activities Available to Melrose Families this Summer

The City of Melrose in collaboration with the Boys & Girls Club invites local families to a “Summer of Wellness" with free healthy... more ››

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Melrose Schools’ Summer Renovation Project Updates

Renovations at Melrose schools are well underway this summer.  

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The Week Ahead: Public Meetings & Events Happening in Melrose

In Melrose, public meetings and events open to all residents take place every week.

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Melrose Public Safety Buildings Committee Final Report submitted to the City Council

Mayor Paul Brodeur has sent to the City Council the final report of the Melrose Public Safety Building Committee (PSBC) for review at the... more ››

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Health and Human Services Opens Summer 2023 Youth Art Contest

The Health and Human Services (HHS) Department invites Melrose youth to submit artwork to a new art contest with the theme “How to Help a... more ››

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The Week Ahead: Public Meetings & Events Happening in Melrose

In Melrose, public meetings and events open to all residents take place every week.

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Eligible Melrose Senior Taxpayers to Receive Circuit Breaker Tax Exemption

Seniors who receive Circuit Breaker Tax Credit on State Income Tax may be eligible for real estate tax relief equal to 150% of the amount... more ››

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The Week Ahead: Public Meetings & Events Happening in Melrose

In Melrose, public meetings and events open to all residents take place every week.

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City of Melrose Shifts From Interface to Statewide Helpline for Mental Health Support

The City of Melrose has officially moved from Interface Referral Services and will be utilizing Massachusetts' new Behavioral Health Help... more ››

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