Melrose City Council Questions Superintendent, Others Over Shortfall

Superintendent Julie Kukenberger discussed the shortfall, the timing of the school district's response to it and next steps on Tuesday night

Uncertainty Lingers Around Melrose Library Project Costs

Melrose's City Planner said last month that the city has adjusted project plans amid concerns that bids could exceed the current budget.

Melrose Wins Grant For Malden River Stormwater Work

The funding comes alongside a separate culvert grant earlier this year and new EPA regulations for private properties.

Melrose Finalizes Net Zero Action Plan: ‘This Is All Hands On Deck’

The plan is part of city efforts to reach a goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Charlie Baker Announces Statewide Green Communities Grants In Melrose

Melrose is receiving $500,000 to support decarbonization efforts in its library renovation project.

Melrose Releases Unofficial Vote Totals: 2022 Primary Results

Melrose voters turned out for Tuesday's state primary election. See how Melrose voted.

Jason Lewis: 2022 State Senator Candidate Profile

Lewis is a Democrat seeking re-election as the state senator from the 5th Middlesex District in Massachusetts.

Melrose Celebrates Grant To Help Redevelop Caruso Building

A developer recently pitched plans for an 18-unit mixed-use development at the site on Main Street.

Melrose Wins Grants For Intersection Work, Traffic Calming Pilot

The city is also getting money for a sidewalk snowplow through the state's Shared Streets and Spaces program.

Here’s What Melrose Will Get In The 2023 State Budget

Gov. Charlie Baker signed the majority of the budget into law late last month, vetoing roughly $475,000 in line item spending.

Middlesex Fells Gets $60,000 Boost In State Budget

The money will go the Friends of the Fells organization and its Sustainable Fells campaign.

Melrose Wayfinding Survey Closes Soon

The city has invited residents to share their thoughts on the design of new signs in and around downtown Melrose.

40-Unit Development At Melrose VFW Moves Forward

The Melrose Planning Board approved a series of permits for the project at its meeting on Monday.

Melrose Legislators Announce Road Repair Funds for Melrose

Sen. Lewis and Rep. Lipper-Garabedian Announce $523,879 in Road Repair Funds for the City of Melrose

Senate Passes Reproductive Healthcare Legislation

Senator Lewis ​Applauds Unanimous Passage of Legislation Expanding Protections for Reproductive Healthcare in Massachusetts

Celebrate Your Independence With Social Security

We Take Pride In Celebrating Our Nation’s Independence

Senator Lewis Supports Passage of Law to Fund Local Transportation

New Legislation Invests in Local Transportation Projects

Senator Jason Lewis Announces Virtual Office Hours For June

Opportunity to Engage with State Senator

Senator Lewis to Host Community Conversation

This event will take place on Facebook Live on the topic of Advancing Racial Justice in Our Communities

Senator Lewis Supports Passage of Sports Betting Legalization Bill

Senate Passes Sports Betting Legalization Bill with Strong Consumer and Problem Gambling Protections

Social Security Online, Your First and Best Place to Start

Get The Services You Need As Quickly And Safely As Possible

Sen. Lewis Supports Passage of $1.65 Billion Supplemental Budget

Massachusetts Senate passes a bipartisan $1.65 billion supplemental budget bill for Fiscal Year 2022

Restoration Center Commission secures $1.65M in federal funds

Funding was included in the recently approved federal omnibus spending package signed by President Biden

Senator Lewis and Special Legislative Commission Issue Report

Special Legislative Commission Issues Report with Policy Recommendations for Major Early Education and Care Reforms

Sen. Lewis and Senate Pass Oversight Reforms for Veterans’ Homes

Senator Lewis Joins Senate Colleagues to Pass Oversight Reforms for Veterans’ Homes in Wake of COVID-19 Tragedy

Bid To Make Melrose Voting At Middle School Permanent Falls Short

Elections were moved to the middle school in 2020 due in part to pandemic-related staffing shortages.

Melrose Launches New Position, Fills It With Familiar Face

Former Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lauren Grymek will be the city's first director of economic recovery and business development.

Read Mayor Paul Brodeur's 2022 State Of The City Address

"I am proud to stand before you today confident that the state of our city is strong and our future is bright."

Senator Lewis Supports Passage of PACT Act

This legislation will make prescription drugs more affordable for patients and help lower healthcare costs

Questions About Social Security That Can Help You Plan

You Should Know What Your Future Benefit May Be

Questions About Social Security That Can Help You Plan

You Should Know What Your Future Benefit May Be

Melrose Starts Process To Overhaul Accessibility, ADA Policies

It's the first time since 1996 the city has undergone this process, which started Monday when the City Council accepted a $54,918 grant.

Defend Against Scammers Who Target Your Social Security Benefits

Here Are Three Things You Should Do

Senator Lewis Supports Pandemic Response Bill

Massachusetts Senate Passes Bill to Increase Access to COVID-19 Testing, Vaccines, and Masks

What AG Healey's Run Means For Melrose

​With AG Maura Healey finally confirming​ her long-rumored gubernatorial run Thursday, all eyes turn to the dominos ready to fall.

Melrose Police Getting New EV Charging Station

The $12,000 grant will leave the city on the hook for the remainder of more than $10,000.

Melrose-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Update

The Middlesex County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Melrose Releases Housing Production Plan

Residents are invited to submit public comments on the Housing Production Plan before it is finalized and presented for approval.

Melrose's Swearing-In Ceremony Tonight

Each of the elected officials will be allowed to bring up to four people, but the event will be closed to the public.

Minimum Wage Set to Increase as Result of 2018 Law

Mayor Brodeur, Senator Lewis Led Negotiations