The Melrose Messenger

Keeping Melrosians Informed Since 2024

Archive

December 2024:

New Faces, Same Mission at Veterans’ Services Office

West Foster Artisan Collaborative Shows Off Inspiration and Experimentation at Annual Holiday Pop Up

Melrose Holiday Pops Celebrates the Season

City Issues Appeal for Donations to the Melrose Emergency Fund

A Very Melrose Holiday Shopping Guide

School Committee Votes to Retire Beebe School

Melrose Welcomes “Project: Pop-Up” Entrepreneurs to Main Street for the Holidays

Home for the Holidays Coming This Weekend

November 2024:

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Highlights Diversity and Commonalities in Melrose Faith Communities

Melrose Montessori Celebrates 50 Years with Peace Pole Ceremony

Melrosians Spread Kindness Around Town on 9th Annual Kindness Day

Parent University Offers A Morning of Free Workshops on Saturday

Outdoor Fire Ban Extended Due to Drought Conditions

Melrose Symphony Orchestra Kicks Off 107th Season With Returning Guest Soloist

Melrose Open Studio Tour Showcases Artists Across Town

Melrosians Prepare for 9th Annual Kindness Day on November 20th

Outdoor Fire Ban Continues Due to Drought Conditions

2024 General Election - How Did Melrose Vote?

The Food Drive Celebrates Four Years of Local Food Rescue With Harvest Fundraiser

Abstract Views of Nature on Display at the Beebe Estate

October 2024:

New Fire Chief Prepares for Changes Ahead

Melrose Poll Workers Ensure an Accurate Vote Count

Statewide Ballot Questions Find Supporters and Opponents in Melrose

Local Author Sara Reish Desmond Debuts Short Story Collection

Buckalew’s Celebrates 10th Anniversary as Main Street Icon

Fall Street Sweeping Begins October 28

Melrose Council on Aging Shares Results of Community Needs Assessment

Giacomo’s and Melrose Chamber of Commerce Present: Guest Bartending Night in Support of the Melrose Creative Alliance and Breast Cancer Awareness

2024 General Election Guide for Melrose Voters

MCAS Scores Indicate Successes and Challenges for Melrose Public Schools

Melrose Alliance Against Violence Walk Brought Out Melrose Community on Sunday

Window Walk Previews Melrose Open Studio Tour

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

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

September 2024:

Sponsor Program Launched for Repairs to Memorial Hall

Melrose Alliance Against Violence Vigil and Walk Coming This Sunday

Chalk Walk Fundraiser Makes Sidewalks Beautiful

Town Hall Meeting About Public Safety Buildings Draws Excitement and Concerns

Chalk Walk To Brighten Melrose Sidewalks on Saturday

Beech Leaf Disease Threatens Melrose Tree Population

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

Delayed Porchfest Still Draws Enthusiastic Crowds

City Announces Plans to Locate New Police Station at Beebe School Site

Upcoming Sips for Scholarships Fundraiser to Support Melrose Seniors

Melrose Porchfest Returns on Saturday

Beethoven Society Returns for 98th Season of Free Concerts

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

Melrose Public Library Looks at Early 2025 Re-Opening

Victorian Fair Brings Melrosians to Main Street

Coffee Shop Artists' Work on Display at Beebe Estate

Two Artists' Dreams and Nightmares on Display at Follow Your Art

Victorian Fair Coming This Sunday

School Committee Approves Changes to Non-Discrimination Policies

Suspected Vandalism at Jewish Cemetery Raises Anti-Semitism Concerns

August 2024:

Melrose Bids Farewell to Summer at Beebe Estate Beer Garden

Planning Board Presents Zoning Recodification to City Council

Volunteers Battle Invasive Water Chestnuts at Ell Pond Clean Up Day

Northern Bank Charitable Foundation Provides Grant to Support the Melrose Community Freezer Program

Horace Mann Bike Bus Kicks Back into Gear

Sit ‘N Knit Yarn Store Celebrates 4th Anniversary

July 2024:

Big Tree Hunt Winners Announced As Melrose Tree Project Looks Toward Next Steps

Racial Justice Work Receives Community Support Following Incidents in Schools

The Bread Shop Arrives in Cedar Park

Summer Stroll Brings Crowds to Main Street

Summer Stroll Returns to Main Street

Melrose Kind Carries On Its Mission After Founder Steps Down

SDM Foundation Celebrates 8 Years of Technology Education on Main Street

Classes at Paper and Clay Make Pottery Accessible to Community

June 2024:

Molly’s Bookstore Organizes Where’s Waldo? Scavenger Hunt

Changes in Municipal Trash and Recycling Coming July 1st

City Council Passes Reduced Budget After Override Failure

Melrose Voters Reject Override Proposal

May 2024:

Big Changes on Main Street

Why Shop When You Can Swap?

Commuter Rail Schedule Shifts Again with One Morning Train Restored

Melrose Votes: The Potential Impact of School Budget Cuts on Learning

Follow Your Art Celebrates 5th Anniversary This Year

76-Unit Development on Essex Street Under Discussion

City Council Approves June 18th Override Vote

New Hosts for City-Wide Yard Sale This Weekend

Commuter Rail to Cut Midday Inbound Trains for Construction

Melrose Votes: All About Proposition 2½

Melrose Adapts Memorial Day Observances To Honor Veterans' Wishes

Mayor Requests $7.7 Million Override Vote To Close Budget Gaps

April 2024:

School Committee Votes on FY25 Budget

Melrose Art Festival Shows Off Local Talent

Melrose Tree Project Launches Citywide Hunt for Largest Trees

Mystic Valley Elder Services Program Offers Relief to Family Caregivers

Independent Businesses Growing and Thriving at 368 Main Street

Melrose Schools Face Cuts If No Override Vote

Three Artists' Work on Display at Beebe Estate

Gazebo Restoration Begins at Ell Pond

March 2024:

Community Iftar at Memorial Hall

Middle School a Focus of School Budget Discussions

New Location for Paper and Clay

Folk Dancing at Molly's Bookstore

Coming Soon: Melrose Luminary Night