Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Melrose This Fall

Many pumpkin patches and fields offer complementary activities like hay rides, corn mazes and games.

MAAV’s 30th Annual Candlelight Vigil & Walk to End Domestic Violence is this Sunday!

Join us to honor MAAV's 30th anniversary and take a stand against domestic violence

Melrose Holding Fall Flu Shot Clinics

The city will hold three clinics in different locations throughout October.

Back to the Grind: Athletic Trainers and Orthopedic Surgeons Collaborate for Fall Sports Season

Local high school student athletes feel the benefit of the team approach to their health and safety

Melrose Culinary School Plans To Expand Its Reach With Grant

The Kitchen was founded with the goal of bringing people together through cooking.

Red Hatters for September 2025

by Shirley Rabb

I=E/R in 13 couplets

by Steve Johnson

An old-fashioned cure for "Obesity"

by Lora Crouss

Robot Nor’Easter Storms into Melrose

World class field of robots enthrall members of the community

Motor Vehicle Charges, Trash Dumping, And Vandalism: Melrose Police Log

The following events were reported to Melrose police recently.

Melrose Resident Injured In Road Rage Shooting: Report

The man was shot in the leg and taken to the hospital.

Sen. Lewis & MA Senate Pass Bills to Combat Opioid Crisis, Protect People with IDDs, & Lower Car Rental Costs

Massachusetts Senate passes 3 bills to increase safety and lower costs for residents.

Melrose Appoints New Leader For Its Veteran Community

The city previously co-ran its veterans services with two other nearby communities.

A great day for a ride

b Shirley Rabb

Melrose Receives Funding Boost Through State Bond

The city will use the money for roadway improvement projects.

MelroseWakefield Hospital Performs Pulsed Field AFib Ablation Procedure Using Intracardiac Echocardiography

MelroseWakefield becomes first community hospital in the service area to perform this procedure

Robot Nor’Easter comes to Melrose Sept 20th at MVMMS

Elite field of teams builds national all star calibre event

Assaults, Missing Persons, And Motor Vehicle Violations: Melrose Police Log

The following events were reported to Melrose police recently.

Where To Pick Apples Around Melrose: 2025 Guide

These are some nearby places to get some fresh fall apples.

Melrose Offering Financial Olive Branch For Certain Residents

A fund is used to help elderly and disabled residents with property taxes.

Melrose Resident Making First Run At School Committee

Three spots on the committee are up for reelection this year.

17th Annual ALS & MS Walk for Living to be Held on Sunday October 5th at Leonard Florence Center for Living

Following the 2-mile dog-friendly walk, they'll be a BBQ hosted by Chili’s, face painting, live dance performances, petting zoo and more

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Approve Permanent “Blue Envelope” Program Supporting People with Autism

The blue envelope program fosters safer interactions between police and people with autism spectrum disorder.

Umbrellas

by Shirley Rabb

Assaults And Motor Vehicle Transgressions: Melrose Police Log

The following events were reported to Melrose police recently.

Melrose Cultural Council Grant Application Cycle Begins

Residents and organizations can apply to have their community events funded.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Remove R-Word and Archaic Sex Statutes from State Law

With unanimous, bipartisan support, the Senate removes out-of-date and offensive terminology and statutes from Massachusetts law.

Bill’s Story: A New Hope for Arthritis Pain

Medford veteran is first in region to receive innovative radiation therapy at MelroseWakefield Hospital.

Limited time to register for grade 4-12 robot programs

Eight teams in grades 4-10 have already been launched

A day of clouds

by Shirley Rabb

Red Hatters for August 2025

by Shirley Rabb

Under the bird feeders

by Shirley Rabb

I may walk a little slower

by Bobbie Soutar

Temperature change

By Shirley Rabb

Assaults, Juveniles, And Vandalism: Melrose Crime Log

The following events were reported to Melrose police recently.

Busy Melrose Street Getting New Sidewalks

The work is being done by Newport Construction.

Melrose Presents Multiple Tax Override Options

The city says that a tax override is needed to fund many operations in the upcoming year.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Modernize Child Custody Laws to Protect Children and Families

The legislation simplifies the process and brings Massachusetts up to date with the other 49 states and international best practices.

Assaults, Motor Vehicles, And Summons: Melrose Police Log

The following events were reported to Melrose police recently.

Meet The Chemistry Teacher Who Cares Deeply About His Students

"Nick Ayoub is a dedicated teacher who tirelessly spends time with students to help them learn the challenging concepts of chemistry."