By Shirley Rabb
The Bertolini family wasn't content having the first baby born at MelroseWakefield Hospital in 2020. They had to go and have the first two.
Mathew Helman, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Ann McGonigle Santos all returned their signatures before last week's deadline.
Officers made a couple arrests in the days before and after Christmas.
Excuse the dramatics, but 2019 might have been the most impactful year in recent Melrose history. Here's a look at what stories made it so.
Melrose Veterans' Services received a very generous stocking stuffer recently.
"In sum, thank you Melrose for being the little city that can. We are small, but we are mighty."
Some sought to give the new administration time to mull over the details, despite a letter of endorsement from Mayor Paul Brodeur.
Melrose Bancorp, Inc., which owns the local 129-year-old bank, announced it will be acquired by Cambridge Financial Group.
The Mass Cash ticket for Monday night's drawing was a big winner.
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Nathan Aguilar, 18, is accused of attacking a state trooper with a box cutter. Prosecutors have not given a motive.
Nathan Aguilar, 18, was wearing a mask when he pulled up behind a trooper working a safety detail and stabbed him, police said.
“I am amazed and touched by the generosity of the people of Melrose,” said Mayor Paul Brodeur.
Police are warning residents to be on the lookout for scams.
The Boston Globe reported Attorney General Maura Healey sued the couple after they allegedly bilked at least $2.4 million from victims.
Tuesday night was initially set to be a resolution to the Beebe situation. Instead it appeared to be the beginning of another long process.
Keep Melrose Affordable To All organization encourages those who need help to apply for heating expense assistance.
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by Shirley Rabb
A 5 percent fee has taken some shine off the opening of the anticipated downtown restaurant, but there's a reason for it, the owners said.
Fire officials said propane tanks caused the fire Wednesday afternoon. No one was injured.
Melrose police said a Lowell man who cased cars was found hiding under a playset after an officer followed his footprints in snow.
The City Council elected a newcomer over who will be the longest-serving member of the Council come next year.
It's the first snow day of the season for Melrose students.
Paul Brodeur's vacated seat will be decided by voters on a busy election day in 2020.
Figuring out the fate of the Beebe School has been a rushed process without proper public input, residents say. Their concerns were heard.
Final score 35-7 in Melrose on 11/28/19
Jack Eccles is one of eight newly elected Councilors. But don't call the 23-year-old a newbie — he's ready to get to work.
Mayor Paul Brodeur said Adam Crook's "behavior is offensive and disturbing."
A ban on polystyrene, including styrofoam, would be "a giant step" in the right direction, Zero Waste Melrose said.
Police said Adam Crook, 44, dragged his dog from his home into the backyard Friday night and struck it in the head with a large rock.
Sandy St. Louis to serve as the charitable nonprofit organization's Senior Director of Marketing and Membership.
In the end, Cory Thomas topped Ryan Williams by the same razor-thin margin he did earlier in the month.
Monica Medeiros thanks voters for their support in her race for mayor; encourages others to consider running for elected office.
One resident lays out six options for the future of the Beebe School.