The loans went to 40 local businesses and helped save more than 900 jobs, according to data from the federal government.
All 14 precincts will almost certainly have Election Day voting at just one location for the September and November elections.
It looks like the development at 530 Main St. — the old Moynihan Plaza site — has its second business.
The YMCA of Metro North has seen hundreds of runners participate in virtual 5k runs as they pivot their fundraising events during COVID-19.
A proposed Affordable Housing Trust Fund would be immediately filled with $237,040, with funds being dispersed in a number of ways.
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A system that would broadcast sports and other school events was criticized as a waste of time and money by some School Committee members.
The city has purchased more than 800 bags of groceries for people who have needed a hand during the pandemic.
With no perfect solution in these imperfect times, some City Councilors appeared to be genuinely struggling with the decision.
Residents — and a cat — were stranded outside as firefighters worked the West Wyoming Avenue apartment building.
Cyndy Taymore said it's about risks. "The risk of the virus or the risk of a whole generation lost because they were not in school."
Notebook: Last week's compromise wasn't the perfect solution for everyone, but it defused major tension and no one left empty-handed.
Fourth of July events are still taking place in and around Melrose.
Mayor Paul Brodeur also committed long-term resources to addressing diversity, equity and inclusion in Melrose.
Voting for all seven wards would be consolidated to help keep people safe from the coronavirus pandemic.
Tyler Jacquard, 34, was arrested after a woman said she saw him with his penis out watching young girls, the Salem News reported.
Notebook: Melrose is dealing with new crises, but one still lingers. Saturday was the year anniversary of the Brazil Street sewage disaster.
Tenoch is moving into the Gabriella's spot.
Gabriella's Italian Pizzeria has closed less than two years after opening.
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Demand notices for vehicle excise tax and property tax would be reduced, and the city would delay notifying the RMV of nonpayment.
While the overall cost to the city has been much higher, Melrose expects to get all $470,355.62 spent so far reimbursed.
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A resolution explicitly denouncing racism was unanimously supported during Monday night's virtual meeting.
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A bitter City Council meeting ended with no vote — and stunning criticism directed the mayor's way — after recording space ran out (again.)
Superintendent Cyndy Taymore is set to retire at the end of the month.
Notebook: Let's unpack some of the discussion surrounding the city's funding of upgraded police firearms and implicit bias training.
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The City Council denied the mayor's request to reallocate money meant to replace old police firearms to fund implicit bias training.
The city is encouraging celebrating the day in spirit, but not at the usual Melrose Common gathering place for the annual parade.
The Square One Mall reopened for the first time in months Wednesday, and with it comes an increasingly familiar set of guidelines.
People who live or work in Melrose and Wakefield must pre-register to get tested June 19 between the hours of 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.