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City Council President Jen Grigoraitis talks about how the council navigated 2020, the upcoming budget, New Year's resolutions and more.
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Melrose Public Schools will go remote next week as a four-day testing plan is implemented, but more information is wanted moving forward.
The right northbound lane will be closed during the day for the first week of 2021.
A district-wide testing program that would test all in-person students and staff is being proposed before students return from winter break.
The coronavirus pandemic continues to take a toll on Melrose.
Officers Alexander Wilson, Ashley Baldwin and Lucas Kaestner graduated from the Lowell Police Academy earlier this month.
The Melrose Education Association says "students, families, and staff are at a much higher risk than they may realize."
DPW Director Elena Proakis Ellis told Patch it's hard to tell when it will be fixed until the cause and extent of the break are discovered.
Residents of the Horace Mann neighborhood lined the streets with some 2,000 luminaries this weekend, releasing some pent-up holiday cheer.
Authorities said the man told a Santander Bank teller to fill a brown paper bag with cash Saturday morning.
The Melrose Democrat and Assistant Speaker of the House received the vaccine, which has been made available to Congress.
Front-line workers were the first to get vaccinated for COVID-19 in a landmark day soaked with emotion and optimism at MelroseWakefield.
Mark Bertrand, 57, was operating a Bobcat machine on Friday night when it rolled over, according to authorities.
Virtual, self-led open house closes this Sunday, December 13th
Tell us what you think about the proposed actions we can take as a community
Important information for beneficiaries
The fundraiser challenges residents to make small donations to help make art programs accessible for all and help communtiy art projects.
Throughout December, we'll be highlighting unique gift ideas from our local businesses and ways you can support our community organizations.
Much like outgoing President Jen Grigoraitis, Cinella will lead the council into a great unknown.
Waggery On Main has been a hit since opening in late October, giving life to a new business at a time so many others are struggling.
Each year John Gately organizes a fundraiser to benefit the Veterans’ Relief Fund in Melrose. The pandemic will change it, but not stop it.
COVID-19 Update #53
The parking ban will be in effect from 10 p.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Sunday.
"Public transportation provides access to opportunity," the former City Councilor said. "This access is a great equalizer."
by Jim Tierney
... saved from a dumpster by Debbi Collar
The Department of Public Health reported more than 646 coronavirus cases in Thursday's report, 72 more than last week's report.
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"This problem has become so common that false claims have been submitted to the state on my behalf," Mayor Paul Brodeur said.
YMCA of Metro North Hosts Holiday Drives for Local Children and Families.
Many local Christmas tree providers are taking precautions amid the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure you and your family have a happy holiday.