The Melrose Messenger

Melrose Symphony Orchestra Closes Season with May Pops Finale

Despite torrential rains and gusty winds that brought down trees and caused power outages earlier in the evening, the Melrose Symphony Orchestra (MSO) celebrated the closing of its 107th season with its May Pops Finale concert on Saturday, May 3rd at Memorial Hall.

City's 175th Birthday Party Brought Out Melrosians of All Ages

On Saturday, Melrose celebrated 175 years as a town. Residents gathered at Memorial Hall for speaking and cake, then took a picture on the steps before parading to the Ell Pond gazebo for picnicking.

Melrose Jazz Fest Returns for the Second Year

This Sunday afternoon, Follow Your Art Community Studios will be hosting the second annual Melrose Jazz Fest. Music fans and visitors looking to enjoy great music and a relaxed atmosphere can attend for part or all of the free event.

Construction Begins on Intersection of Lynn Fells and Melrose Street

This week, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), which is responsible for maintaining the Lynn Fells Parkway, began work on a project to redesign the intersection of the Lynn Fells Parkway and Melrose Street.

Melrose Post Office Closed for Repairs

Residents looking to mail a package or check their post office box will need to travel to a neighboring community for the time being, because the Melrose Post Office has closed for repairs as of last Saturday.

Melrose Arts Festival Drew Crowds Last Weekend

Last Saturday and Sunday, the Melrose Arts Festival returned to Memorial Hall this weekend for its 18th consecutive year.

School Committee Clashes Over Budget Vote

After heated discussion on Tuesday night, the School Committee voted on a $47.65 million budget for the Melrose Public Schools (MPS) for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), which begins in July.

This week’s budget deliberations began with a proposal from School Committee Chair Dorie Withey and Vice Chair Jen McAndrew to move $270,000 into the elementary and middle school budget areas.

Melrose Public Library Reopens After Renovation

On Tuesday, the Melrose Public Library reopened to the public after two-and-a-half years of renovation. City and state officials, library staff, and volunteers gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony before the library welcomed the public to explore the renovated building.

Melrose Running Club Welcomes Runners of All Kinds

With good weather finally here to stay (we hope!) and the Boston Marathon coming up on Monday, Melrosians who have been stuck inside throughout the long, cold winter might feel inspired to get in shape by running outside.

Melrose Little League Opens a New Baseball Season

On Saturday, April 5th, the Melrose Little League opened its 2025 season with its traditional parade and ceremony. Despite the wet weather, Little Leaguers and their coaches marched from City Hall to the Lewis Monk field on Tremont Street, where ceremonies were held to kick off the new season.

Upstairs Downstairs at Follow Your Art Shows Off Local Artists

On Sunday afternoon, members of the public came to Follow Your Art Community Studios (FYACS) to visit pop-up displays from local artists on the first floor, and open studios on the second and third floors.

School Committee Discusses Impact of Budget Cuts on Middle and High School

On Tuesday evening, the School Committee heard from Melrose High School (MHS) Principal Jason Merrill about how budget cuts for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), which starts in July, are likely to impact students at MHS and at Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School (MVMMS).

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