The Melrose Messenger

Demolition Begins on West Wyoming Site

Demolition work has begun on the site of 31-39 West Wyoming Avenue, which is slated to be developed as a four-story, 27-unit residential building with commercial space on the ground floor. The project will replace a one-story commercial building that has been vacant for some time.

Mother's Day Run Celebrates Melrose Women

On Sunday morning, hundreds of Melrosians turned out to run or walk in the annual Melrose Run for Women, which is organized by the Melrose Running Club and supports the Melrose Alliance Against Violence.

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 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.

Rotary Club Contributes to Memorial Hall Restoration

On March 6th, the Melrose Rotary Club approved a donation of $20,000 to The Friends of Memorial Hall. These funds will help pay for the ongoing renovations to the Memorial Hall building on Main Street.

YMCA's LiveSTRONG Program Promotes Fitness for Cancer Survivors

The Melrose Family YMCA, with its historic building in the center of downtown, is a mainstay of community life. The YMCA provides a wide range of programs and services to people of all ages and needs.

Melrose Family Room Finds a New Home at Melrose Highlands

In December, the Melrose Family Room, which has been a resource for young families in Melrose and surrounding communities for over 35 years, moved from its longtime home in the Green Street Baptist Church to a new space at Melrose Highlands Congregational Church.

DPW and Zero Waste Melrose Promote Recycling and Responsible Waste Removal

The start of spring is a time when many of us are seized by an urge to clean out - to sort through all the “stuff” that we routinely collect and to lighten our load. However, doing so in a safe and environmentally responsible fashion can be a challenge.

Molly’s Bookstore Celebrates Two Years as Melrose’s Local Bookstore

Last week, Molly’s Bookstore celebrated its second anniversary. In the two years since it opened, Molly’s has become an anchor in Melrose, offering not only books, but also a place for people of all ages to gather and find community.

The Bridge Hosts Annual Community Reading Day in Melrose Schools

On Tuesday, almost 100 Melrose residents came into preschool and elementary classrooms to read to students for Community Reading Day, an annual event that many Melrosians look forward to every year.

Council on Aging Pursues Age- and Dementia-Friendly Designation

The Melrose Council on Aging is working toward making Melrose a more inclusive and supportive community for all residents, regardless of age or ability.

With support from a Field Demonstration Grant from the Massachusetts Councils on Aging, the Melrose Council on Aging is pursuing official Age-Friendly and Dementia-Friendly designation from the Commonwealth.

New Collaborations Are Cooking in The Kitchen

On Saturday, The Bread Shop had its grand opening at The Kitchen, drawing people of all ages who were eager to pick up loaves of fresh bread and try out breakfast sandwiches and coffee.