The Y is going virtual this spring with a series of charity virtual 5k runs to support their emergency services during the COVID19 pandemic.
Melrose is embarking on a wide-scale effort to deliver 62,000 masks across the city next week.
The $36,976,124 budget represents a 2.3 percent jump over the FY20 budget, but is less than half the increase of the pre-pandemic proposal.
Erika Stanton has made about 100 masks and given them out to community members in need during the coronavirus pandemic.
Rebecca and Gene Beraldi have been selling adult beverages in Melrose since it was legal to. The pandemic hasn't changed that.
Melrose's last mayor was also a nurse for 25 years. Patch spoke with Gail Infurna on the city's response to the coronavirus crisis.
Swains Pond and the school budget will be the focal point of some of this week's meetings.
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Both budgets would see minimal increases beyond what's contractually obligated and necessary for rising enrollment.
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People sitting on a bench and others smoking a cigarette were among those who were the subject of calls last week.
Mayor Brodeur's office released some details about the Economic Development Task Force, days after a Councilor requested more information.
People without face coverings in businesses will be asked to leave and subject to fines.
A rolling rally of emergency response vehicles showed support to the health care workers inside MelroseWakefield Hospital.
In a time of social distancing and face masks, smoke and flames aren't the only things firefighters are contending with.
A passerby alerted the residents to the quick-moving flames, which came within a minute or two of igniting an adjacent home.
Councilor Maya Jamaleddine has called on city and state leaders to help shed light on what local business owners can do during the crisis.
Firefighters and neighbors were gathered on narrow Willow Street as stubborn flames crept out the roof Tuesday.
The deadline to submit next year's school budget is weeks away, but decision-makers are flying blind into budget discussions.
Melrose's local television station has raised thousands of dollars and donated hundreds of meals to hospital workers.
How is Julie Kukenberger handing off the baton in Hamilton-Wenham and taking it In Melrose during the crisis? "It's one day a time, right?"
Health care workers at MelroseWakefield Hospital have been calling a "CODE HAPPY" to celebrate some sorely needed good news.
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Melrose is awaiting a large shipment of masks, but it could take some time before they arrive.
The mayor also said the city is no longer reporting the number of deaths caused by COVID-19.
Preparation and innovation has MelroseWakefield Hospital in a unique spot. But the stress is real, and it's not just on the infrastructure.
A Salem man was arrested after a wild morning in which police said he nearly drove into an officer, who fired his gun at the vehicle.
Julie Kukenberger is officially set to become the next superintendent of Melrose Public Schools.
The impacts from the coronavirus crisis will be "significant and challenging," casting a pall over the School Committee budget talks.