The Week Ahead: Public Meetings & Events Happening in Melrose

The Week Ahead: Public Meetings & Events Happening in Melrose

In Melrose, public meetings and events open to all residents take place every week. All posted agendas can be accessed via this link, http://melrosecityma.iqm2.com/citizens/default.aspx, and public meeting video recordings can be accessed here https://vimeo.com/mmtv3/

A few events of note this week:

  • Tonight, the Wakefield Commission on Disability will host an Accessibility Presentation on the Northeast Metro Tech (NEMT) Project that is open to all in the NEMT district. Learn more by reading the Wakefield Town News posting.
  • This Thursday, join the free webinar, Melrose in Motion!, which will be hosted by the City of Melrose & the Melrose Pedestrian and Bicyclist Committee and centered on the sustainable, people-focused transportation options in Melrose.
  • And the City’s free Mental Health First Aid Courses will continue this week and next. These courses are open to anyone who lives and/or works in Melrose! Community members can still sign up for the Youth Mental Health First Aid course taking place on March 13 & March 15. Sign up today!

Upcoming Meetings & Events


Monday, March 6

Adult Mental Health First Aid
5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Milano Center, 201 West Foster Street

Superintendent Search Screening Committee
5:30 p.m., Dr. David Driscoll Learning Commons, Melrose High School, 360 Lynn Fells Parkway

Commission on Women
7 p.m., Virtual via WebEx
Meeting Link: https://meet294.webex.com/meet/pr26328368178
Meeting ID: 2632 836 8178

Public Service Committee
7:10 p.m., City Council Chamber, 1st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street

Appropriations & Oversight Committee Meeting & Public Hearing
7:30 p.m., City Council Chamber, 1st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street


Tuesday, March 7

Superintendent Search Screening Committee
5:30 p.m., Dr. David Driscoll Learning Commons, Melrose High School, 360 Lynn Fells Parkway

Introduction to Mindfulness Session II
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Milano Center, 201 West Foster Street
*Class has reached capacity and is no longer accepting new students

Beebe Estate Board of Trustees
7:30 p.m., Beebe Estate, 235 West Foster Street


Wednesday, March 8

Youth Mental Health First Aid
5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Milano Center, 201 West Foster Street

Superintendent Search Screening Committee
5:30 p.m., Dr. David Driscoll Learning Commons, Melrose High School, 360 Lynn Fells Parkway

Melrose Human Rights Commission Subcommittee Meeting
6 p.m., Cassidy Conference Room, 2nd floor, City Hall

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building Board of Trustees
6 p.m., Memorial Hall, 590 Main Street

Melrose Human Rights Commission
7 p.m., Cassidy Conference Room, 2nd floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street

Board of Appeals
7:30 p.m., Virtual via Zoom
Meeting Link: https://cityofmelrose-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8BGgCH9OSIGfCRGzSutxyg
Meeting ID: 939 9081 4105
Meeting Passcode: 021760


Thursday, March 9

Superintendent Search Screening Committee
5:30 p.m., Dr. David Driscoll Learning Commons, Melrose High School, 360 Lynn Fells Parkway

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District
7 p.m., NEMT, 100 Hemlock Road, Wakefield, MA 01880

Health, Education & Welfare Committee
7 p.m., City Council Chamber, 1st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street

Webinar: Melrose in Motion!
7 p.m., Virtual via Zoom
Registration Link: https://cityofmelrose-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMoc-qpqjgvGNyiUk878IEg9-FRuXgCTGbB

Melrose Cultural Council
7 p.m., Cassidy Conference Room, 2nd floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street     

Appropriations & Oversight Committee
7:30 p.m., City Council Chamber, 1st floor, City Hall, 562 Main Street


Saturday, March 10

Youth Mental Health First Aid
8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Milano Center, 201 West Foster Street

Melrose Creative Arts & Culture Summit
8:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., First Congregational Church in Melrose. 121 West Foster Street


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Please return to the City’s Calendar often as the calendar is updated throughout the week. Please note, public bodies must provide the public with notice of its meeting 48 hours in advance, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. To learn more about Massachusetts public meeting law, visit www.mass.gov/doc/open-meeting-law-guide-and-educational-materials-0/download