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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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Possible West Nile Virus Case Reported in Melrose

A possible case of West Nile Virus (WNV) has been reported in Melrose and positive WNV mosquito samples have been reported in surrounding... more ››

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City of Melrose Offers Residents Free Mental Health First Aid Training This Fall/Winter

Mayor Paul Brodeur is pleased to announce that the City of Melrose will once again offer free Mental Health First Aid Training courses to... more ››

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Melrose Elections Office Encourages Residents to Make a Plan to Vote 

The Melrose Elections Office reminds residents that the Preliminary Mayoral election is Tuesday, September 19, 2023.  Registered voters can... more ››

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Mayor’s Office Joins MelroseKind August Drive in Support of the Boston Refugee and Immigration Assistance Center

For the remainder of the month of August, MelroseKind will be collecting donations of shampoo/conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and... 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 is on the Path to Zero: Energy Challenge Program Update

The City of Melrose adopted a Net Zero Action Plan on Earth Day in April 2022 which charted a path to zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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Melrose Recreation Department Releases Fall 2023 Program Brochure

The Melrose Recreation Department released the full list of program offerings for the fall. Activity offerings this year include options... more ››

A Message From Mayor Paul Brodeur about Our Public Safety Buildings

A Message From Mayor Paul Brodeur about Our Public Safety Buildings

Dear members of the Melrose community,

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Mayor Proposes Debt Exclusion Ballot Question for Melrose Public Safety Buildings

Mayor Paul Brodeur has sent to the Melrose City Council an order requesting a debt exclusion ballot question be placed before the voters of... more ››

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Community Feedback Requested for Melrose Open Space and Recreation Plan

The City of Melrose Office of Planning and Community Development is pleased to present the final draft of the 2023 Open Space and... more ››

West Nile Virus, Mosquitos and You

A possible case of West Nile Virus (WNV) has been reported in Melrose and positive WNV mosquito samples have been reported in surrounding... more ››

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Mayor Brodeur Invites Class of 2036 and Families to Kindergarten Welcome Event

Mayor Brodeur and Melrose Public Schools invite the Class of 2036 and their families to attend the City of Melrose’s Annual Kindergarten... 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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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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