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Council on Aging Seeks Feedback from Older Residents

To ensure its services and programs are meeting the needs of older residents, both now and in the future, the City of Melrose’s Council on... more ››

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Preliminary Mayoral Election in Melrose TODAY!

In-person voting for the preliminary election for Mayor of Melrose will be held TODAY, Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Polls are open from 7:... more ››

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Benefit for MHS Permanent Scholarship Fund on October 7

For more than 60 years, The Melrose High School Permanent Scholarship Fund has awarded scholarships... more ››

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City Urges Residents to Prepare in Advance of Severe Weather this Weekend

As coastal New England braces for Hurricane Lee to arrive this weekend, the City of Melrose urges residents to stay informed and be... more ››

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Franklin Market Building Demolition, Construction Set To Begin This Week

Pre-construction preparation work will begin this week at 463 Franklin Street and the demolition of the building will soon follow to allow... more ››

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Melrose Residents, Businesses Have Saved with Melrose Community Power

The City’s electricity aggregation program, called Melrose Community Power (MCP), is halfway... more ››

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Meet Your City at the Victorian Fair This Sunday!

Meet your City at the Annual Victorian Fair taking place this Sunday, September 10 on Main Street from 11:00 a.m... more ››

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Mayor Signs Order For Debt Exclusion Question For Four Public Safety Buildings

Mayor Paul Brodeur announced today that he has approved a debt exclusion ballot question to fund the renovation and replacement of Melrose’... more ››

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MBTA Haverhill Line Service Changes Begin This Saturday

Upcoming work to improve safety and reliability along the MBTA Haverhill Line will disrupt commuter rail service from North Station to... more ››

City of Melrose Health and Human Services (HHS) Department Addresses Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) Concerns

City of Melrose Health and Human Services (HHS) Department  Addresses Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) Concerns...

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Mourning the Loss of Rabbi Arnold Fertig

Dear Melrose:It is with great sadness that I share the news that Melrose has lost another great community member with the death yesterday... more ››

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Health and Human Services Department Addresses Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) Concerns

The City of Melrose Health and Human Services (HHS) Department is committed to ensuring the health and safety of its residents and visitors.

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Melrose Cultural Council Now Accepting Grant Proposals for 2024

The Melrose Cultural Council (MCC) is seeking proposals for community-oriented arts, cultural, and interpretive sciences events with broad... more ››

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Mayor Brodeur Invites Community to Ceremony Commemorating Anniversary of September 11

Mayor Paul Brodeur welcomes all members of the Melrose community to join him and community partners for a brief ceremony to commemorate the... more ››

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Early Voting Begins Wednesday, September 6 for Melrose Mayoral Preliminary Election

In-person early voting in Melrose will take place in the Election Office, located on the first floor of City Hall (562 Main Street), on the... more ››

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City Invites Community to Contribute to Memorial, Honor Veterans with Personalized Bricks

The City of Melrose and Veterans’ Services Department invites families to honor the veterans in their life, living or deceased, with an... more ››

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Melrose Health and Human Services Recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day and Recovery Awareness Month

The Melrose Clock Tower will light up purple on August 31 in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day and of September as... more ››

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W. Emerson/Vinton Street Intersection Improvements Getting Underway

The Melrose Department of Public Works Engineering Division, with their traffic engineering consultant, Stantec, have developed plans to... more ››

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Mayor Brodeur Hosts Kindergarten Welcome Party

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City of Melrose Recreation Department Offers Mindfulness and Meditation Classes This Fall

Mayor Brodeur, Melrose Recreation Department, and the Melrose Health and Wellness Coalition invite residents to join in Mindfulness-Based... more ››

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