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Outdoor Fire Ban Extended Due to Drought Conditions
From the Melrose Fire Department
With outdoor fuel sources extremely dry and no meaningful precipitation expected, Melrose Fire Chief John White and Mayor Jen Grigoraitis are extending restrictions on any outdoor fires until at least Friday, November 22.
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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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Fall Street Sweeping Begins October 28
From the Melrose Department of Public Works
The Melrose Department of Public Works has released the schedule for its Fall Street Sweeping Program, which begins on Monday, October 28, with the sweeping of the City's main roads. Once the program launches, street sweeping will start daily at 5 a.m.
Please make every effort to have vehicles removed from the roadway on scheduled days to ensure proper sweeping of your street.
Click to see the schedule.
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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Melrose Public Library Looks at Early 2025 Re-Opening
This week, Melrose Public Library Director Linda C.W. Gardener provided an update on the library renovation project. According to the update, the library is expected to re-open in its newly renovated, permanent space on West Emerson Street in early 2025.
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