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Walk on October 10th to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Join members of the Melrose Community for the annual Breast Friends Walk to support breast cancer awareness and research.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Expect Delays Sunday Afternoon on Main St.

On Sunday, 9/19, a motorcycle ride will come through Melrose via Wakefield on Main Street around 1:15 PM – 1:30 PM. The riders will travel... more ››

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Melrose School Nurses to Be Honored at Unveiling of USPS “Thank You!” Stamp

As part of the US Postal System’s celebration of the National First Day of Issue for the USPS “Thank you!” stamp, local and regional USPS... more ››

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New Small Businesses Pop Up in Downtown Melrose

MELROSE, MA—Melrose welcomed four local brands to the downtown business district last week as part of... more ››

Mayor Brodeur Sends Library Renovation Order to City Council

MELROSE, MA—On Monday, September 13, the Melrose Public Library Renovation project appeared on the City Council agenda for the first time... more ››

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Melrose DPW Motor Oil/Gas/Antifreeze Collection Event! Saturday 9/18

Where: the City Yard at 72 Tremont StreetWhen: Saturday, September 18 8AM – NoonFor: Melrose ResidentsMotor Oil/Gasoline/Antifreeze: First... more ››

West Nile Virus Risk Elevated for Melrose

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has announced that Middlesex County has been elevated to high risk of West Nile Virus (WNV).... more ››

Update 9/9/2021: Water Main Break on Penney Road

Update: 9/9/2021: Water Service has been restored to the Penney Road area. Residents nearby may experience water discoloration or air in... more ››

DEI Survey

Melrose Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Survey Open Until October

MELROSE, MA—On August 4, 2021, the City of Melrose released a city-wide survey seeking community feedback to identify strengths and... more ››

Melrose 9/11 commemoration

On Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 8:30 a.m., the City of Melrose will hold a remembrance ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of... more ››

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City Hall Closed Monday 9/6 in Observance of Labor Day

On Monday, September 6, all municipal buildings will be closed with the exception of Police and Fire Stations in observance of Labor Day. ... more ››

Citywide Water Flushing & Hydrant Testing

The City’s 2021 flushing program will begin on September 13th and will run through early November. This program is undertaken to improve... more ››

West Nile Virus Risk Elevated for Melrose

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced yesterday that a human case of West Nile virus (WNV) has occurred in Middlesex... more ››

Melrose Recreation Fall

Melrose Recreation Department Releases Fall 2021 Program

The Melrose Recreation Department has released its brochure of fall programs. 

Mayor Brodeur Presents Library Renovation Project to Public

MELROSE, MA—In a public forum on Wednesday, August 18, Mayor Paul Brodeur presented the current status of the Melrose Public Library... more ››

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VaxBus Returns to Melrose Monday 8/30

Melrose is proud to once again host the #TrustTheFacts VaxBus on Monday, August 30th from 2 PM - 7 PM at 360 Lynn Fells Pkwy, Melrose, MA... more ››

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REMINDER: Foundation Work for the Lynn Fells Parkway Bridge Continues August 28-30

The MBTA's contractor for the Lynn Fells Parkway Bridge Replacement will once again close Lynn Fells Parkway beneath the bridge to erect... more ››

Rest Easy Melrose, Mattresses Will Soon Be Recyclable!

Beginning in September, mattresses and box springs in Melrose will be recycled thanks to a partnership with the Massachusetts Department of... more ››

Henri, Downgraded to Tropical Storm, Shifts Course: Minimal Impact on Melrose

According to the most recent updates from the National Weather Service and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency. Tropical Storm... more ››

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