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Message from Superintendent Taymore: Melrose Public Schools to Close

Dear Melrose Public School Community:

Update on COVID-19 and City Services and Facilities

I know you are all concerned about the COVID-19 pandemic and are looking for guidance. I, too, am concerned about this rapidly evolving... more ››

Skip the Trip! Access City Services Online

 I would like to remind you that you can access many city services online or by phone and avoid coming into City Hall. If you don’t see... more ››

COVID-19 Update

Mayor Paul Brodeur and Superintendent of Schools Cyndy Taymore are continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation and to make preparations as... more ››

Message from Superintendent of Schools Cyndy Taymore

Our district and our community recognize that we are in a period of uncertainty with regard to the COVID-19 virus, in which conditions and... more ››

Monday Update: March 9, 2020

Monday, March 9

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The Mayor's Update: March 6, 2020

What I Did This Week I am happy to announce that I have appointed Elena Proakis Ellis as the new DPW Director, subject to... more ››

City staff meeting about the COVID-19 outbreak

COVID-19 Update

As the new virus known as COVID-19 continues to spread widely, the City of Melrose is making preparations to deal with a variety of... more ››

Monday Update for March 2, 2020

Here's what's coming up this week, inside and outside of City Hall.

Fund-Raiser on March 4 for Middle School Veterans Club Washington Trip

Please come support this year’s Operation kids as they raise funds for the 2020 trip to Washington DC.

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The Mayor's Update: February 28, 2020

What I Did This Week

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The Mayor's Update: February 21, 2020

Workers Repairing Water Main Leak

Water Shutdown Update

UPDATE: The water on Main Street between Upham street and East Emerson street will be shut down for approximately 4 hours due to a water... more ››

Water Shut Down on Part of Main Street

The water on Main Street between Upham street and East Emerson street will be shut down for approximately 4 hours due to a water main leak... more ››

Monday Update: February 17, 2020

City Hall, the Melrose Public Library, and the Milano Center are all closed today for Presidents Day.The City Yard is closed, and there... more ››

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The Mayor's Update - February 14, 2020

Happy Valentine’s Day! 

Come to Kids Club with Joy Fay this Friday!

Joy Fay of Joy Healthy Life is the featured performer at Kids Club this Friday, February 14,... more ››

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RIP Jim Shaer

Last week Melrose said goodbye to Jim Shaer, someone who is well known to many of you. Jim was active in Democratic politics for most of... more ››

Photo of Karen Cronin taking Mayor Brodeur's blood pressure

February Is Heart Health Month!

Voter Registration Ends Today for March 3 Primary

The last day to register to vote or to change your party for the primary is February 12. You can register, change your party, or request... more ››

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