The following are excepts from the Melrose police log for the week of March 22.
The 22-year-old was killed Thursday morning in a single-car crash on I-75.
Massachusetts is doing better than most states in the race to vaccinate its population.
While more than 5,600 residents have been fully vaccinated, virus metrics have been increasing across the city.
Shuttle buses will continue to operate between Oak Grove and Sullivan Square through April 11 as the MBTA replaces track at Wellington.
Restaurants will have a year more than expected to figure out a way to replace their styrofoam takeout containers.
Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives coming up in the Melrose area within the next two weeks.
A couple of details of the soon-to-open coffeeshop came out this week.
The hospital has treated 863 patients with COVID-19. More than 130 never left. The hospital remembered them — and honored its heroic staff.
The share of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing. See the data for Middlesex County.
Coronavirus metrics increased across the board, something the mayor said was hopefully an anomaly based on school vacation.
Health Director Ruth Clay said many of the cases are a result of adults going out to dinner and hanging out in groups.
Some might have something to say about the "relatively affordable home prices," though.
March 25 will be the final day for one of the last independently owned pharmacies around.
The MBTA is pulling all its new cars off the tracks after a derailment seriously damaged a switch at Wellington Station.
The following are excerpts from the Melrose police log for the week of March 8.
The company that runs Mount Hood wants to sell alcoholic drinks from a cart, but the group tasked with protecting the area is pushing back.
Melrose Organizations Partner Together to Organize Vaccine Clinics for Older Adults
The long-anticipated coffee shop finally appears ready to get to business in Melrose.
Sponsored By Haley Booksellers, Melrose Public Library And Several Greater Boston Libraries
This year, the branch scholarship will be given in memory of Ann Haddock, late of Melrose, who passed away in October.
Bankruptcy filings were down in Middlesex County last year, but experts expect them to surge in coming years.
The state's plan to prioritize the most vulnerable residents is showing in Melrose, where seniors have received the most vaccinations.
Newly issued guidelines represent a departure from previous years when fire pits were not permitted in Melrose.
Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Margaret Adams is one of four finalists to replace Superintendent Bill Olsen in Westford.
The mayor's administration outlined a plan to spend nearly $5 million in free cash, but some think priorities need to change post-COVID.
Here is the latest data on hospital capacity in Middlesex County as the pandemic wanes.
Melrose Education Association President Lisa Donovan said 6 feet of distance in class needs to continue even after teachers are vaccinated.
Niklaus MacIntosh, born and raised in Melrose, has been with the force since 2014.
This Memorial Day, honor a special veteran in your life by adding his or her name to our Vietnam Veterans’ Reflection Area.
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The couple ran a scheme that convinced people their computers had tech problems, "fixed" the bogus issues, then charged for a subscription.
The pooled testing program, which has returned negative results in all 191 samples so far, will be state-funded for three extra weeks.
Randi Sullivan has had a passion for math and science from a young age.
Hundreds of students are expected back full-time by the end of March. The goal is to get all willing students back by June.