From Florence Shea
written by Shirley Rabb edited by Florence Shea
by Jim Tierney
by Florence Shea
Dozens stood out in support of what the Melrose Education Association said earlier in the day: It's not yet safe enough to return to class.
Police said officers were investigating an unreturned U-Haul rental van when they were got in an altercation with a 43-year-old Saugus man.
The officers "prevented a terrible tragedy" in aiding a 14-year-old boy who had his leg stuck atop a fence at the Winthrop School.
The second draft will be shared this week and may address some concerns the school community expressed.
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Families who would rather keep their kids home are worried about the investment being put into remote learning compared to in-person.
Alan Neal Scott is accused by of using other identities — including those of incarcerated people — for unemployment insurance funds.
The Melrose School Committee will begin meeting face to face, or mask to mask, beginning next month.
Whether social distancing is 3 feet or 6 feet, over 120 Melrose Public Schools staffers wouldn't want to come back to class this fall.
Families will need to decide whether to send their students to school every other week or commit to a year of exclusively remote learning.
A 67-page report has the results of self-evaluations for 17 departments regarding systemic racism or racial inequality.
City Hall is opening for in-person service Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
The district will release the first draft of its plan no later than Saturday. The state is asking in-person learning be prioritized.
The circumstances surrounding the controversial traffic sign are being investigated by an outside attorney, the city solicitor said.
A Melrose resident of 43 years is "deeply concerned with the direction of our town, our state, and our country."
The Mexican restaurant hopes to open soon in downtown Melrose.
Caroline Colarusso, a Republican, accused one of the highest-ranking Democrats in Congress of having "lost her way."
More than 1,500 were tested Friday and Saturday in the high school parking lot.
There has been a massive response to COVID-19 testing in Melrose.
Christine Hickey made it clear football activities had nothing to do with her son's infection, and she didn't appreciate the online chatter.
A recent increase in cases has officials trying to get a handle on the situation.
Superintendent Julie Kukenberger and Mayor Paul Brodeur said more information will be released Thursday night.
A new-look Melrose YMCA reopened Monday. Of course, it returns with coronavirus-related rules and restrictions.
SkyEye captured an ambulance on the course, and a golf cart on its side in the woods.
The Melrose GOP was "feeling energized," stood with some of those who lobbed insults toward the mayor and used it as a fundraising boost.
From 40 applications, 12 grants were awarded based on the potential for student impact and innovation in teaching and learning.
Letter: Black Lives Matter. This is not a radical declaration or a loaded statement. It is not offensive or divisive.
All of the city's Election Day voting this September and November will be done inside the middle school gym.
Letter: If all lives matter, then the statement "Black Lives Matter" doesn't need a counter or opposing viewpoint.
Letter: Our brand of local racism in this national moment is forcing us to decide: will we live up to our motto, One Melrose, Open to All?
Conservatives from Fox News to Ann Coulter to the Melrose Republican City Committee had something to say about the "All Lives Matter" sign.
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Some residents and community leaders used "Black Lives Matter" signs to try and drown out "All Lives Matter."
Police Chief Mike Lyle launched an investigation into how the "improper and unfortunate wording" got into a Main Street traffic sign.
The mammoth department store will exit one of its few remaining Massachusetts homes, giving way to an entertainment complex.
More than 1,000 jobs were retained due to the PPP loans that were under $150,000, according to data from the federal government.