A 'Back The Blue' standout will be countered by a protest supporting Black lives, with both taking place during Melrose's 9/11 observance.
Taps eight young leaders to implement strategies to build more diversity in its leadership ranks.
An unusual decision to add Indigenous Peoples' Day to the holiday while still keeping Columbus Day was received as a placating half-measure.
With phased reopening complete, the YMCA of Metro North will add more amenities and announced its last fitness center in Saugus will reopen.
...Sheryl Faye presents a virtual performance Susan B. Anthony 100years following the Women's Right to Vote. article by Debbi Collar
By Shirley Rabb
from Florence Shea
Varsity field hockey, golf and soccer teams would play 10 games and cross country would have five meets, all within the conference.
by Jim Tierney
by Florence Shea
As the Victorian Fair is cancelled this year, the Melrose Historical Commission is offering a version of the scavenger hunt
More than half the city's eligible voters cast ballots in the state primary, a rousing success in what was in many ways a new-look election.
In-person and online programs start the week of September 16th.
There was a high turnout in what was a very unique state primary, particularly in Melrose.
The visitor center and bathroom will undergo a deep cleaning after a close contact of someone who tested positive for COVID-19 was there.
A Melrose rabbi said her temple will put up the Black Lives Matter sign that came down — and the sign will go up as many times as needed.
Here are the details on early voting, mail-in voting and in-person voting for the Massachusetts state primary on Sept. 1.
The agreement opens the door for districtwide hybrid learning to begin in October, pending public health circumstances.
The district got some help on 662 Chromebooks and 10 hotspots, but more than 1,000 Chromebooks are nearing their end.
Superintendent Julie Kukenberger said she's concerned about a wave of recent withdrawals from Melrose Public Schools.
Low-risk school districts starting fully remote must receive School Committee approval to play in the regularly scheduled fall season.
The trunk of the tree shifted and landed on the worker, seriously injuring his leg. He was taken to Mass General Hospital in Boston.
A wicked thunderstorm knocked out power for more than 5,700 households in Melrose.
The helpers are the people who make life better. Nominate your Local Heroes to give them the recognition they deserve, presented by Ring.
The city has received more than 7,100 mail-in ballot applications as of Tuesday afternoon. Here's what you need to know.
"I care deeply about education, and Caroline supports school choice which helps improve the racial and equity gap in inner-city schools."
The Massachusetts Bail Fund paid $30,000 to secure the release of Tyler Jacquard, 34, who is accused of exposing himself to young girls.
In last winter’s special election, Lipper-Garabedian won a three-person primary with 68.1% of the vote and the general election with 81.5%.
Plans to enhance collaboration with more food banks, pantries, and other organizations to keep up with demand.
The sergeant, who leads the traffic division and is the firearms officer, said repeatedly he didn't think he wrote an offensive statement.
Public parks, schools and memorial sites had been tagged, mostly with signatures.
The virtual fundraising gala includes an online auction and raffle grand prize of $5,000
The Melrose Education Association wants a two-week span of positive test rates under 2 percent and 48-hour test results, among other things.
"This is really a heartbreaking conversation for me as a superintendent," Julie Kukenberger said.
The fund now has an advisory board and promises of transparency and communication under Mayor Paul Brodeur.
The new draft offers synchronous remote learning, longer school days and an option for families to reconsider a student's learning model.
Neighbors said no one was home at the time of the crash.
... taking a look back at a scenic season...article and photographs by Debbi Collar
from Carol Nelson