"We do take this very seriously," Dr. Steven Sbardella said. "We hope none of our planning ever comes to fruition."
Health Director Ruth Clay said she was unaware of any cases in Melrose as of Tuesday afternoon.
Police said the checkpoint will be from Friday, March 13 into Saturday, March 14.
Jamaleddine, sworn in Monday night to a standing ovation, is also the first elected official in Massachusetts to wear a hijab.
A field of 33 applicants was trimmed to three finalists. They will be interviewed by the School Committee this month.
Fundraiser for The Bridge features trivia, raffle, silent auction and refreshments
by Shirley Rabb
... almost Spring... article and photos by Debbi Collar
There were severe backups for a hanging wire.
photo essay by DebbiCollar
City Engineer and Assistant DPW Director Elena Proakis Ellis still must be approved by the City Council.
Jamaleddine, the first runner-up in the at-large City Council race in November, has accepted the seat vacated by Lipper-Garabedian.
Gov. Charlie Baker recently urged schools to cancel upcoming international trips. Germany has 240 reported cases of coronavirus.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren finished second and Sen. Bernie Sanders third as nearly 10,500 hit the polls on Super Tuesday.
Kate Lipper-Garabedian won a special House election for the 32nd Middlesex District.
A severely damaged car was towed away from the front of a Green Street home.
City officials are reminding residents to plan ahead as two elections take place Tuesday.
City Councilor Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Brandon Reid are looking to succeed Melrose Mayor Paul Brodeur on Beacon Hill.
Brandon Reid, a Republican, is vying for the 32d Middlesex District House seat.
Kate Lipper-Garabedian, a Democrat, is vying for the 32d Middlesex District House seat.
Councilor Robb Stewart said he initially "reluctantly" supported the expansion of retail liquor sales despite the inclusion of nips.
The commission, which was approved two years ago, was finally codified Monday. It marks another fulfilled campaign promise by Mayor Brodeur.
Whether a handful of local stores can sell liquor — including nips — is now in the hands of those on Beacon Hill.
There are two elections that residents will be able to vote early in this week.
Arts on the Equinox, public creativity festival, March 20-22 at Follow Your Art Community Studios
The Lynn man was also indicted for a string of other robberies across Middlesex County.
Martha Grover, who had been the city's energy efficiency coordinator for the past decade, is overseeing Melrose's net-zero by 2050 plan.
Another Route 1 issue in Saugus Tuesday afternoon.
There is a backup heading in the direction of the Melrose and Malden exits. An on-ramp is also closed.
Right next to the dino, you’ll find a donut-lover’s paradise. Welcome to the still-new Kane’s Donuts location.
The second White Ribbon Day event calls upon men to stand up and be counted as allies against violence towards women.
Some Melrose retails stores — including Buckalew's and Beacon Hill Win — would be allowed to expand their alcohol offerings.
The YMCA of Metro North is pleased to welcome Lisa Ferraro to the association.
Democrat Kate Lipper-Garabedian said she was "extremely surprised" to see the mailer the PAC sent before the special House primary.
by the late Ann Robbins Talbot
By Shirley Rabb
It appears we have a race after Brandon Reid earned what he said was 152 write-in votes, just two more than required to make the ballot.
The Melrose city councilor advanced to Super Tuesday's general election.
The Saugus YMCA is pleased to announce its annual 5k, Not a Walk in the Park, will take place at Breakheart Reservation on April 25.