The Melrose Messenger

“The Art of Words” Puts Artists and Writers in Conversation at Follow Your Art

“Three Artists” Present Different Visions of Nature at Beebe Estate

This month, “Three Artists” is on display at the Beebe Estate,featuring Sydney Smith, Joanne Jolly-Kay, and David Kay, all of whom work out of Porter Mill in Beverly.

Window Walk Previews Melrose Open Studio Tour

Chalk Walk Fundraiser Makes Sidewalks Beautiful

Sponsor Program Launched for Repairs to Memorial Hall

By Patrick DeVivo

Melrose has always been a city that takes immense pride in its past, even as it plans and builds for the future.  There is no better manifestation of this spirit than Memorial Hall located on Main Street adjacent to City Hall.

Town Hall Meeting About Public Safety Buildings Draws Excitement and Concerns

On Monday night, the City of Melrose hosted a Town Hall-style meeting at Melrose High School to present plans and receive feedback from the community on the first phase of the public safety buildings project.

Beech Leaf Disease Threatens Melrose Tree Population

Beech trees, which are among the largest and most majestic trees in Melrose, are under threat from beech leaf disease. The disease, which has been found in large areas of the Northeast and Midwest since it was first discovered a decade ago, is spread by a nematode - a microscopic worm - and can kill large, mature trees within a few years.

Milano Center Appreciates Rich Past, Looks Toward a Strong Future Supporting Seniors

By Patrick DeVivo

In 1898 Decius Beebe could look out the front door of his home on what is now West Foster Street in Melrose and see little of what we see from that perspective today.

Delayed Porchfest Still Draws Enthusiastic Crowds

Rain on Saturday afternoon delayed this year’s Porchfest until Sunday, scrambling bands’ schedules and porch assignments at the last minute. Despite the schedule change, however, Melrosians of all ages came out to enjoy one of the city’s favorite new traditions.

Beethoven Society Returns for 98th Season of Free Concerts

The Beethoven Society of Melrose will launch their 98th season with a free concert at Melrose Highlands Congregational Church this coming Saturday, September 21st, at 3 pm.

Follow Your Art’s New Concert Series Kicks Off With Alastair Moock and Friends

On Saturday night, Follow Your Art Community Studios (FYACS) hosted the first of a series of three concerts scheduled for this fall. Alastair Moock, the headliner, was joined onstage by Sean Staples, Chandler Travis, and Mark Erelli in an exciting start to the series.

Melrose Public Library Looks at Early 2025 Re-Opening

This week, Melrose Public Library Director Linda C.W. Gardener provided an update on the library renovation project. According to the update, the library is expected to re-open in its newly renovated, permanent space on West Emerson Street in early 2025.