The Melrose Messenger
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Beebe Neighbors and City Clash Over Plans for New Police Station
Last week, city officials and members of the Public Safety Facilities Advisory Committee met with residents of the Beebe neighborhood to discuss the latest plans for the police station, which is slated to be built on the site of the former Beebe School.
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Renovated Melrose Public Library Will Open Mid-April
This week, the Melrose Public Library announced that the permanent library building, which has been under construction since the fall of 2022, will be reopening on April 15th. The temporary library in the Beebe School building will close on March 22nd to allow staff to move into the new building before it opens to the public.
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Zoning Changes to Allow Accessory Dwelling Units Under Discussion By City Council and Planning Board
Last August, Governor Maura Healey signed the Affordable Homes Act, which requires all cities and towns in Massachusetts to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in all areas that are zoned for single-family homes.
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City and Schools Facing Millions in Budget Cuts for Next Year
Last night, the City Council and the School Committee held a joint meeting to hear about the status of the budget for the City of Melrose and Melrose Public Schools (MPS) for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) and what the budget process will look like for FY26, which starts in July.
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New Affordable Housing Trust Fund Aims to Make Home Buying More Accessible
The price of a single-family home in Melrose has risen steadily over the last decade or more. The Warren Group, a provider of real estate transaction data, pegged the median price at $869,000 at the end of 2024.
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Melrose Police Chief Kevin Faller Reflects on Two Years as Chief
It’s been two challenging and productive years since Kevin Faller was hired as the Melrose Chief of Police in December 2022. Previously, Faller was a Medford police captain and a 28-year veteran of that city’s police force.
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School Committee and Teachers Union Agree to One-Year Contract Extension in Anticipation of Challenging Budget Season
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City Council and School Committee Look Toward Decisions and Challenges in New Year
This week, the City Council re-elected Leila Migliorelli as City Council President, while School Committee member Dorie Withey took over as Chair of the School Committee.
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New Faces, Same Mission at Veterans’ Services Office
This fall, the Veterans’ Services Office for the City of Melrose welcomed a new district director and Veterans’ Service Officer (VSO). Their role is to support Melrose’s veterans and connect them with benefits they are entitled to based on their service.
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School Committee Votes to Retire Beebe School
On November 26th, the School Committee voted to retire the Beebe School building and transfer it to the City of Melrose. This was the first of two required votes on this subject, and the second vote was held on December 10th, officially transferring the property.
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