The Melrose Messenger

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

Kindness Day may be a newer holiday in Melrose, but November 20th has quickly become many Melrosians’ favorite day of the year, as people across the city shower one another in kindness of all sorts.

Parent University Offers A Morning of Free Workshops on Saturday

Melrose Open Studio Tour Showcases Artists Across Town

This upcoming Saturday and Sunday, November 16th and 17th, the Melrose Open Studio Tour (MOST) will provide the general public with the opportunity to meet artists, see where they work, and look at samples of their work in the context of their studios.

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

On Saturday evening, November 2nd, Memorial Hall was packed with audience members eager to hear the Melrose Symphony Orchestra (MSO) in their opening night concert for the 2024-25 season, their 107th.

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

On Saturday, November 9th, The Food Drive will be hosting its third annual Harvest fundraiser to support the organization’s mission of local food rescue.

New Fire Chief Prepares for Changes Ahead

On Wednesday, October 23rd, John White was officially installed as the new chief of the Melrose Fire Department. This same ceremony recognized the promotions of several other officers in the department, and the hiring of a number of new recruits. Chief White’s appointment had been approved by the City Council on October 7th.

Abstract Views of Nature on Display at the Beebe Estate

This month’s gallery display at the Beebe Estate features three artists whose nature-focused work connects to environmental activism: Yvonne Lamothe, who describes her work as abstract landscapes; Christina Beecher, who paints imaginary landscapes, and Agusta Agustsson, a textile and collage artist who creates works focused on a variety of environmental concerns.

Statewide Ballot Questions Find Supporters and Opponents in Melrose

Massachusetts may not be a swing state in next week’s general election, but Bay State voters will decide on a slate of five ballot questions that have generated a fair amount of discussion over the last few months.

Local Author Sara Reish Desmond Debuts Short Story Collection

This month, Melrose resident and author Sara Reish Desmond launched her debut short story collection, What We Might Become. On October 15th, a full house at Follow Your Art Community Studios, in collaboration with Molly’s Bookstore, listened to her read from “Clay Girls,” the first story in the collection.

Buckalew’s Celebrates 10th Anniversary as Main Street Icon

This Saturday, Buckalew’s General Store will be celebrating their 10th anniversary with a daylong extravaganza featuring apple crisp, cider, tastings, and more.