The Melrose Messenger

DPW and Zero Waste Melrose Promote Recycling and Responsible Waste Removal

The start of spring is a time when many of us are seized by an urge to clean out - to sort through all the “stuff” that we routinely collect and to lighten our load. However, doing so in a safe and environmentally responsible fashion can be a challenge.

Molly’s Bookstore Celebrates Two Years as Melrose’s Local Bookstore

Last week, Molly’s Bookstore celebrated its second anniversary. In the two years since it opened, Molly’s has become an anchor in Melrose, offering not only books, but also a place for people of all ages to gather and find community.

The Bridge Hosts Annual Community Reading Day in Melrose Schools

On Tuesday, almost 100 Melrose residents came into preschool and elementary classrooms to read to students for Community Reading Day, an annual event that many Melrosians look forward to every year.

Council on Aging Pursues Age- and Dementia-Friendly Designation

The Melrose Council on Aging is working toward making Melrose a more inclusive and supportive community for all residents, regardless of age or ability.

With support from a Field Demonstration Grant from the Massachusetts Councils on Aging, the Melrose Council on Aging is pursuing official Age-Friendly and Dementia-Friendly designation from the Commonwealth.

New Collaborations Are Cooking in The Kitchen

On Saturday, The Bread Shop had its grand opening at The Kitchen, drawing people of all ages who were eager to pick up loaves of fresh bread and try out breakfast sandwiches and coffee.

Melrosians Attend Presidents Day Rally at City Hall

On Presidents Day, despite icy streets and freezing temperatures, over 100 residents gathered in front of City Hall to participate in a rally organized by Mobilize Melrose to express opposition to President Donald Trump’s administration and protest against Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Hamilton Hall Lecture Series on World Affairs at the Milano Center

For the second year in a row, Melrose residents will have local access to the renowned Hamiton Hall Lecture Series on World Affairs. The series of weekly lectures held at the historic Hamilton Hall in Salem, MA, will be aired remotely at the Milano Center each Tuesday evening from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm through April 1st.

Melrose-Based Middlesex County Baby Café Hosts Fundraiser for Breastfeeding Support

On February 12th, the Middlesex County Baby Café, which provides a free, drop-in breastfeeding support group in Melrose at the Church of the Nazarene, will be hosting a fundraiser at T’ahpas 529 to further their mission of helping parents in the region make breastfeeding work for them.

Planted Organic Cafe Opens on Main Street

Last week, Planted Organic Cafe celebrated its Grand Opening on Main Street and officially stepped onto the downtown Melrose food scene. A collaboration between Melrose natives Zack Pietrantonio and Jenine Wright, who owns Fit Life, Planted rounds out the breakfast and lunch options on Main Street and makes healthy, clean eating easy and delicious.

Melrose Observes Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

In spite of our largest snowfall so far this year, dozens of Melrosians still turned out for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, hosted at Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church (MUUC) and at several other sites across the city.

The Ride Cafe Launches Bike Classes for Kids

The Ride Cafe will be offering several bike programs for kids this spring and summer, following two successful sessions of Kids Learn to Ride classes in November and December. Owner Kara Oberg hopes that these classes will help children gain confidence in their skills and ultimately support a strong bike culture in Melrose.