We can disagree on a lot, but not about how good the food here is in Melrose. Here are my favorites and your favorites.
Melrose Bagpipers & Drummers wrap up 2021 season
Columbus Day, while still officially on the books, won't be recognized in Melrose this year. Here's a look at the Oct. 10 and 11 schedule.
Mary Watts, who along with her late husband served in the Navy, is celebrating her 100th birthday next week.
Bill would implement age-appropriate and medically accurate reproductive health curriculum in Massachusetts public schools
The district's COVID-19 tracker indicates the staff member is vaccinated and has consented to the routine testing program.
Melrose Mayor Paul Brodeur makes his pitch as to why it's imperative the Melrose Public Library renovation by funded.
Get the flu shot for free at Memorial Hall.
The Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus (MWPC) has endorsed Melrose School Committee Chair Jen McAndrew in her re-election effort.
Superintendent Julie Kukenberger said Melrose will continue masking due to a number of factors, not the least of which is the delta variant.
Zero Waste Melrose and Keep Melrose Beautiful join forces for a day of green events.
More than 1 out of every 10 Middlesex County rental households are in arrears as of early August, according to a new analysis.
Melrose Public Schools Received Multiple State Grants to Support Civics Education, Summer School, and English Language Learner Programs
Twenty-one hours of early voting will be offered in the days leading up to the Nov. 2 election.
Some pop-up businesses on Essex Street caught my eye last week.
Fifteen men and nine women from Melrose are participating in the 125th running of the Boston Marathon.
The mural will be part of a complete updating of Central Terrace in an effort by the city to activate more of its outdoor space.
"Thus, if we are truly focused on achieving equitable outcomes, we must design our streets to reduce the need for traffic policing."
National home prices have surged over the past year; the Melrose area was no exception.
"The majority of our staff are fully vaccinated or on their way to being fully vaccinated," Superintendent Julie Kukenberger said.
There will be no contested races for the 11 City Council seats and only one person too many running for School Committee.
The city will get two climate change resilience and flood mitigation grants totaling over $200,000.
Superintendent Julie Kukenberger said 88.7 percent of families got their first choice for kindergarten placement.
There is something important to say before getting back to business.
Massachusetts has more pumpkin patch acres than most states.
The Middlesex County unemployment rate worsened slightly during the summer.
This Veterans Day, honor a special hero in your life by adding his or her name to our Vietnam Veterans' Reflection Area.
Melrose city councilor advocates for the state to investigate the rent gouging.
Melrose police say they have a Plymouth man in custody following an alleged hammer attack at a construction site last month.
Seven positive COVID-19 cases have forced two Melrose classrooms to quarantine within the first week of school.
This year's Victorian Fair will return Sunday, September 12, and is dedicated to Melrose's hard-working healthcare workers.
The Melrose Energy Commission will be available to help residents opt up to 100% Local Green energy through Melrose Community Power.
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The public is invited to purchase tickets and raffle chances to support the YMCA of Metro North programs.