Melrose DEI Focus Groups Kicking Off In Janurary

Three dozen focus groups centered on everything from race to city employment length will take place during January.

Senator Lewis Leads Negotiations to Ensure Egg Supply

Legislature Passes, and Governor Signs, Bill to Update Hen Welfare Standards

Melrose Not Committing To Following Boston's Vax Mandate

The Boston Globe reported Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's office said Melrose was among the cities​ considering such a policy.

Beverly Man Robs Melrose Bank Twice In 1 Morning, Arrested: PD

Police said Richard Valenti was arrested Monday with a hat full of cash.

Stone Zoo Receives State Funding

$3 million for solar array

State Delegation Secures Funding for Melrose Priorities

Local projects funded in state's American Rescue Plan Act legislation

Melrose-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Data

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

Sen. Lewis Votes for Nero’s Law to Protect Police Dogs

Legislation would ensure that law enforcement K-9s can receive life-saving medical attention and transport if injured in the line of duty

Melrose-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases In September: Feds

The Middlesex County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Middle Ground Can Be Had In Melrose Raiders Debate: Letter

"I believe a middle ground is important since there is so much division in the city regarding this topic."

Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian Accepting Internship Applications

Applicants must apply by Monday, Dec. 20.

Sen. Lewis Votes for Passage of Mental Health ABC Act

The legislation, designed to improve access to mental health care, won bipartisan and unanimous support in the Massachusetts Senate

Senator Lewis to Host December Office Hours

In-person office hours will be held in Malden, Melrose & Wakefield

Social Security Survivors Benefits Explained

Social Security Protection For You And Your Family

Senate ARPA Bill Passed to Fund Pandemic Recovery

Senator Lewis joined unanimous bipartisan vote to allocate $3.82 billion in federal aid funding

Melrose Elections Admin 'Heartbroken' After Pre-Election Ousting

"This was the worst job I've ever had," Nicholas Leon told Patch after what he described as an unexpected and bitter end to his short stint.

Public Information Meeting — Melrose Community Power Program

Residents and business owners who aren’t currently enrolled in MCP are welcome to attend.

Melrose Veterans Day 2021 Events

The City of Melrose Veterans Day Ceremony will begin on Nov. 11 at 11:00 a.m. at the Vietnam Reflection Area.

Melrose 2021 Election Results: McAndrew, Cinella Top Ballots

Following another trying year due to a lingering pandemic, the leaders of School Committee and City Council garnered the most votes.

Melrose School Committee Race A Blowout As 3 Women Roll

Jen McAndrew, Dorie Withey and Jen Razi-Thomas were elected by about a 2-to-1 margin over John Connelly in the only contested race.

Social Security for Veterans and Active Duty Military Members

Visit Our Wounded Warriors Social Security Web Page To Learn More

Lewis & Lipper-Garabedian Applaud MSBA Funding for Melrose

The Mass. School Building Authority invited Melrose schools to participate in the Accelerated Repair Program for Hoover & Horace Mann Roofs

Mayor Calls For Return To Civil Discourse In Wake Of Controversy

"As a community, we pride ourselves on being 'One Community Open to All,'" Mayor Brodeur said. "We cannot afford to abandon these values."

Jason Lewis Supports Senate Passage of Genocide Education Bill

Establishes the Genocide Education Trust Fund to educate students on the history of genocide

Melrose-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Data

The Middlesex County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

Melrose Early Voting Begins Saturday, October 23

There will be four days of early voting.

Letter In Support Of School Committee Candidates

A resident voices support for incumbent Jen McAndrew, incumbent Jen Razi-Thomas and Dorie Withey.

Mayor, Council President Sign Order To Approve Library Project

"This is such a win for everyone in Melrose," Mayor Paul Brodeur said.

Sen. Lewis Supports Landmark Voting Reform Legislation in Senate

The VOTES Act permanently codifies the popular mail-in and early voting options used in 2020 elections

Lewis & Mass. Senate Act on Child Hunger, School Meal Shaming

As Senate Chair of the Education Committee, Senator Jason Lewis helped advance bill through the legislative process

Sen. Lewis, Mass. Senate Approve Non-Binary Option for State IDs

Proposal to allow non-binary gender option on Mass. drivers’ licenses and birth certificates won bipartisan support in Massachusetts Senate

Melrose Public Library Renovation Funding Gets Approved

The city is seeking City Council's approval of a $10.8 million bond that would unlock a state grant to pay for almost half of the overhaul.

Melrose City Council Targets Trash, Rats

A property owner’s first violation would result in a written warning. Subsequent violations would carry a $100 fine for each offense.

Senator Lewis Joins Bipartisan Vote to Pass the Healthy Youth Act

Bill would implement age-appropriate and medically accurate reproductive health curriculum in Massachusetts public schools

Back Rent Down In Middlesex County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Middlesex County rental households are in arrears as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Lipper-Garabedian & Lewis Applaud Grants for Melrose Schools

Melrose Public Schools Received Multiple State Grants to Support Civics Education, Summer School, and English Language Learner Programs

Melrose Will Offer 4 Days Of Early Voting

Twenty-one hours of early voting will be offered in the days leading up to the Nov. 2 election.

Melrose 2021 Election Set, But Suspense Mostly Gone Already

There will be no contested races for the 11 City Council seats and only one person too many running for School Committee.

Melrose State Legislators Applaud Grants

The city will get two climate change resilience and flood mitigation grants totaling over $200,000.

Melrose-Area Unemployment Rate Worsened In July: Feds

The Middlesex County unemployment rate worsened slightly during the summer.