Melrose Launches Curbside Pickup Parking

Curbside pickup parking is designated by red parking signs in spots in high-traffic business areas.

Melrose Bank Is Now A Cambridge Savings Bank

The longtime locally owned bank is now officially a Cambridge Savings Bank.

Melrose Mulls Main Street Closures, Outdoor Dining To Boost Biz

A prominent theme of the Small Business Task Force's plan to jolt the local economy is creating more space for residents and businesses.

The Last Dance? Northeast Youth Ballet Hopes To Survive Pandemic

The Northeast School of Ballet has made it through a lot in 49 years in Melrose and Reading. Now it's asking for help to get to a 50th year.

Melrose Masks Arriving Tuesday

The city will be delivering tens of thousands of masks a day later than expected.

Most Heroes Wear Masks. This Melrose Mom Makes Them

Erika Stanton has made about 100 masks and given them out to community members in need during the coronavirus pandemic.

Melrose Business Spotlight: Beacon Hill Wine & Gourmet

Rebecca and Gene Beraldi have been selling adult beverages in Melrose since it was legal to. The pandemic hasn't changed that.

Frustrated Melrose Businesses Want Innovation, More Communication

Local business owners know it's an impossible situation, but some still think more can be done to help their chances of surviving.

Group Appointed To Aid Melrose Small Business During Pandemic

Mayor Brodeur's office released some details about the Economic Development Task Force, days after a Councilor requested more information.

Oak Grove Mill, City Find Common Ground As Project Pushes Onward

The 141-unit apartment building, which will have retail and gallery space on the first floor, would inhabit the bones of Marty's Furniture.

Melrose Business Guide: What's Open And Closed In The City

We asked local businesses to update their status and created a handy guide from their responses.

Is Your Local Business Open Or Closed? Let Melrose Customers Know

We’re publishing a simple Open-or-Closed Directory for Melrose Businesses. Here’s how to get listed.

Where To Buy Coffee In Melrose During Coronavirus Closures

Here are the updated hours of the stores still selling freshly brewed coffee in Melrose.

Flowers and COVID-19: Melrose Letter

The owner of a local business talks about why she thinks her business should be considered essential during these trying times.

How To Support Melrose Businesses Amid Coronavirus Impact

See the businesses that are still open and how to support each.

Square One Mall To Close Amid Coronavirus Concerns

Simon Properties, which owns the mall, is closing all of its shopping centers in the U.S. in an effort to help slow the spread.

Coronavirus Stranglehold On Local Restaurants Has Only Just Begun

Many people's favorite restaurants may not survive the economic catastrophe that is almost certain to come.

It Happens Here: Behind-The-Scenes At Kane’s Donuts In Saugus

Right next to the dino, you’ll find a donut-lover’s paradise. Welcome to the still-new Kane’s Donuts location.

Melrose Bank To Become Cambridge Savings Bank In Merger Agreement

Melrose Bancorp, Inc., which owns the local 129-year-old bank, announced it will be acquired by Cambridge Financial Group.

YMCA of Metro North Names New Senior Director of Marketing

Sandy St. Louis to serve as the charitable nonprofit organization's Senior Director of Marketing and Membership.

D'Amici's Owners Blame 'Hidden' Issues After Abrupt Closure

The previous owners said the business was "thriving," leaving many to ask how the popular bakery went downhill so fast under new ownership.

D'Amici's Closes Melrose Location, Reportedly Others

The downtown bakery ended its Melrose run with a handwritten note in its door.

Friendly's On Route 1 Closes

The Saugus Friendly's was the latest location to close. It has been a brutal decade for the once-ubiquitous family restaurant chain.

Melrose Farmers' Market Starts Today: Here's Who Will Be There

The market will have options aplenty for food, vendors, kids activities and more.

Recreational Marijuana In Melrose Gets Green Light From City

Garden Remedies, which now runs a medical marijuana operation, said its customer base could triple when it adds recreational sales.

Kelly's On Route 1 Closes For Sick Employee

The restaurant said it didn't have enough employees to staff the full day, though it said it had been cleared to reopen.

Ice Cream Shop 'Like No Other' Opening In Melrose Next Month

Opening where the old Honey Dew was, this traditional ice cream shop will have some things setting it apart, one of the folks in charge said

Alderman Scott Forbes Not Running For Reelection

Forbes made the announcement Monday night, allowing ample time for Ward 7 residents to start running to succeed him.

New-Look Buckalew's Reopening This Month On Main Street

A soft reopening at its new spot will be followed by a lengthy kickoff celebration in Buckalew's new location on Main St.

Feng Shui Restaurant Closed After Health Permit Revoked

The windows of the Melrose restaurant have been papered up the past few days.

Jeff Carbone Insurance Moves Into Old Buckalew's Spot

The move confirms a poorly kept secret and welcomes back a former downtown business.

Melrose's Caruso Building Finally Getting New Lease On Life

A once vibrant part of the city's downtown, the old Caruso building has long been dormant. That could be about to change.

All Melrose Marijuana Businesses Restricted To Turnpike

Melrose's only marijuana business, Garden Remedies, is on the Newburyport Turnpike. Officials restricted future pot shops to that area.

Route 1 Kane's Donuts Review: Other Stores Should Be Jelly

Patch went to the new Kane's Donuts on Route 1 so you don't have to. But, goodness gracious, you really should.

Melrose Papa Gino's Closes For Good

Six other locations across Massachusetts and one in New Hampshire were among the most recent closings.

Route 1 Kane's Donuts Opening Date Gets Closer

The big orange dinosaur will overlook doughnut holes - not golf holes - starting next week.

Melrose Honey Dew Abruptly Closes After 2 Decades

Patch spoke with the franchisee, who was sorry for how it ended but hopes to see her customers again real soon.

Downtown Pot Shop Could Become Reality For Melrose

Lower Washington Street was withdrawn after a neighborhood outcry, but the Planning Board still wants a second recreational pot shop.

Caffe Nero Coming To Downtown Melrose

The coffee competition on this one block of downtown just got a whole lot stiffer.

Major Main Street Development Getting Closer

The former site of the Moynihan Plaza will be rebuilt as 530 Main St., and it already has a tenant in the bag.