The Melrose Messenger
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Local Government
New Faces, Same Mission at Veterans’ Services Office
This fall, the Veterans’ Services Office for the City of Melrose welcomed a new district director and Veterans’ Service Officer (VSO).
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School Committee Votes to Retire Beebe School
On November 26th, the School Committee voted to retire the Beebe School building and transfer it to the City of Melrose. This was the first of two required votes on this subject, and the second vote was held on December 10th, officially transferring the property.
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City Issues Appeal for Donations to the Melrose Emergency Fund
This month, Mayor Jen Grigoraitis, supported by the last five mayors of Melrose, issued an appeal to the community for donations to the Melrose Emergency Fund, which has declined to a level Mayor Grigoraitis called “unsustainable.”
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2024 General Election - How Did Melrose Vote?
Over 16,000 voters came out in Melrose yesterday and throughout the early voting process to cast their votes for president, Senate, and the five statewide ballot questions, for turnout of almost 77%.
Overall, Melrose voters agreed with voters statewide on the competitive races.
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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.
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Melrose Poll Workers Ensure an Accurate Vote Count
By Patrick DeVivo
Clamoring over the legitimacy of election results is not just a recent phenomenon. Partisan bickering over the legitimacy of elections has existed throughout the history of the republic. On a subject so personal and so vital to our democracy, it is natural for concerns to be easily stirred up by allegations of mishandled ballots, faulty machines, and similar issues.
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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. In Melrose, several organizations, elected officials, and private citizens have made statements about the ballot questions on one side or the other.
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Melrose Council on Aging Shares Results of Community Needs Assessment
By Patrick DeVivo
On Wednesday, October 9th, the Melrose Council on Aging hosted a public forum to present the results of a recent community needs assessment commissioned by the city. The assessment focused on issues facing the senior population in Melrose.
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MCAS Scores Indicate Successes and Challenges for Melrose Public Schools
Last week, the Melrose School Committee reviewed the data from this year’s administration of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) test. The data indicated several areas of strength for the Melrose Public Schools (MPS) and other areas that remain challenges.
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Town Hall Meeting About Public Safety Buildings Draws Excitement and Concerns
On Monday night, the City of Melrose hosted a Town Hall-style meeting at Melrose High School to present plans and receive feedback from the community on the first phase of the public safety buildings project.
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