The Melrose Messenger

Keeping Melrosians Informed Since 2024

Our Story

When my family moved to Melrose in 2022, we found a more vibrant, dynamic, and exciting community than we could have hoped for! But I soon realized that, with no central site for local news, it was harder than I expected to find out about local events, learn about local political issues and elections, and stay up-to-date with everything going on in town.

Eventually I began to envision a new website where Melrose residents could learn about local events, businesses, and organizations; get quick updates on everything happening in town; stay up-to-date on local government, and learn about candidates ahead of local elections. With a little bit of web design knowledge and a little bit of journalism background from college, I started this site in the hope that it will become a useful resource for Melrosians of all ages, backgrounds, and interests in the years to come.

- Ellen Putnam, editor-in-chief