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Local Government
City Council and School Committee Look Toward Decisions and Challenges in New Year
This week, the City Council re-elected Leila Migliorelli as City Council President, while School Committee member Dorie Withey took over as Chair of the School Committee.
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Melrose Public Library Cautiously Eyes Spring Opening Date
Melrose Public Library Director Linda C.W. Gardener provided a brief update on the library construction project at this week’s Library Board of Trustees meeting. She reported that the library is “hoping to be looking at spring” for a reopening date.
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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). Their role is to support Melrose’s veterans and connect them with benefits they are entitled to based on their service.
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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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