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🌱 Patch AM: What really happened in last week’s Melrose police calls?

Also, don't miss Commonwealth School Virtual Open House on the Melrose Patch calendar

By Patch AM Team, Patch Staff

Oct 4, 2026 1:21 AM EDT

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Sunday October 4th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Morning Melrose! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

What really happened in last week's Melrose police calls?
How Melrose police safely located a missing 77-year-old neighbor
How Nathan Geer powered Melrose's big win over Winchester

Also on today's calendar: Commonwealth School Virtual Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Sunday: Cloudy most of the time, with a high of 64 and low of 52 degrees.
Monday: A shower; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 71, low: 42.
Tuesday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 60 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Assault, Disorderly Conduct, And Fake Guns: Melrose Police Log (patch.com) — Recent Melrose police reports detail school-related issues, harassment complaints, fraud cases, and a weekend incident where apparent rifles near Melrose Diner turned out to be fake props for a video. The log, covering Sept. 21–27, also includes arrests, car crashes, and neighborhood disputes across familiar city streets and businesses.

• Missing Melrose Woman Located (patch.com) — Melrose police report that a 77-year-old resident who went missing Thursday afternoon after leaving her Derby Road home for a walk has been safely located. The search involved a heavy police presence, K-9 teams, and a drone in the neighborhood, though officials have not released details on where she was found.

• Nathan Geer shines as Melrose downs Winchester in Middlesex League matchup (bostonherald.com) — Melrose football fans saw a big home win as the Red Hawks beat Winchester 35–21 at Fred Green Memorial Field, improving to 3–1. Senior quarterback Nathan Geer led the way with three touchdowns, while teammates like Conor Barrington and Parker Siebel delivered key plays that swung momentum late in this tight Middlesex League matchup.

📸 Around Melrose

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Melrose

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★ Featured events ★

Commonwealth School Virtual Open House →
Virtual,
6:30 pm
Intro to ADUs →
111 High St, Medford
6:30 pm
Austin Prep: Fall Open House →
Austin Preparatory School, 101 Willow St, Reading
10:00 am

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Other local events

Melrose High School Site Council →
Melrose High School, Melrose
7:30 am
What's at Stake in the Midterms? Thoughtful Thursday with Sen. Jason Lewis →
Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church, 70 W Emerson St, Melrose
7:00 pm
Jannie Ho Book Signing: Pumpkin & Beetle: Super Secret Garden →
Molly's Bookstore Melrose, 667-669 Main St, Melrose
10:30 am
Author Event "What Marcel Found" with Cedar Pruitt →
Molly's Bookstore Melrose, 667-669 Main St, Melrose
10:30 am
No Kings: Vote Early →
Stoneham Town Common, 340 Main St, Stoneham
10:30 am
Mahjong Tile Painting @ Molly's Bookstore →
Molly's Bookstore Melrose, 667-669 Main St, Melrose
6:00 pm
Author Event "Snickerdoodle" with Victoria Kann →
Molly's Bookstore Melrose, 667-669 Main St, Melrose
10:30 am
Local Comedy Legends give back to their Local Veterans →
19 Washington St, Medford
5:30 pm
Author Event "Now Is Not a Good Time for a Breakdown" with Mel West →
Molly's Bookstore Melrose, 667-669 Main St, Melrose
6:00 pm

📣 Melrose Shout Outs!

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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Melrose PatchAM possible:

Austin Preparatory School — (781) 944-4900
Buyers Brokers Only, LLC — (978) 835-5906
Boston Construct, LLC — (617) 697-1719
VNA Senior Living — (617) 776-9800
All Sport Skills Training — (781) 268-8970
Harbor View Real Estate Corp. — (781) 661-8021
Noelle Salon — 7813249779

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

1,000 Runners Expected to the Starting Line for the Melrose YMCA Spooky Sprint 5k! —Sandy St. Louis Read on Patch

Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Member in Melrose. Apply here.
Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member 922 in Malden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Melrose here.

🗞 Nearby News

Malden

Arrests, Robbery, And Driving Violations: Malden Police Log (patch.com)
Deaton trolls Markey at Maryland home with billboard truck (bostonherald.com)

Stoneham

Watertown shuts out Stoneham to earn decade-in-the-making win (bostonherald.com)
What's Next for Weight Loss Drugs? A Look at EloraTZP, Trevogrumab, and CBL-154 (everydayhealth.com)
Winchester Committee for Community Preservation eyes eight projects for funding at Town Meeting (homenewshere.com)

Medford

Undefeated Jeff Joy Faces Jake Pilla for Bantamweight Gold at CombatFC 14 (fightbookmma.com)

Ok Melrose! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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