Melrose Public Library

Authors Douglas Heath and Alison Simcox will talk about their new book, Walls, Rock, and Rum. Doug and Alison are environmental scientists with an interest in local history. Middlesex Fells, located north of Boston, is one of the most storied state parks in the United States. Home to Indigenous Peoples for thousands of years, this land became part of Charlestown, first capital of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Puritans transformed the landscape, marked woodlots with stone walls, and gave the largest lots to wealthy men. 
They harvested timber and quarried stone from the Fells to build homes, ships, and walls and to fuel brickmaking and rum distilling. Enslaved labor, acquired through the transatlantic trade, supported these markets. Today the Fells is preserved, but beyond its trails and wooded vistas lie deeper stories of Indigenous communities and colonial transformation. Alison and Doug trace this history with new research published for the first time. Sign up on the Library's event calendar to reserve your seat. Books will be available for purchase and signing (cash or check). Light refreshments will be served.

Local Event: The Author's Corner with Alison Simcox and Douglas Heath

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Authors Douglas Heath and Alison Simcox will talk about their new book, Walls, Rock, and Rum. Doug and Alison are environmental...

The Author's Corner with Alison Simcox and Douglas Heath

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Red Hawk Robotics is back with an amazing 2026 tour. Amazing kitchen and sustainability measures .... all on one tourTickets are <a href="https://Tickets are now on sale for this year's Kitchen-Sustainability tour. We truly have an amazing set of kitchens that have never been on this tour before. But wait ... there's more. These kitchens are embracing the latest in sustainability measures which are helping to keep those kitchens cozy warm. Can't wait to see you on the tour!!! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/melrose-kitchen-sustainability-tour-tickets-1981897783622?aff=oddtdtcreator&amp;keep_tld=true" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">On Sale</a> now
<ul><li>Amazing kitchens</li><li>Induction heat pumps</li><li>Solar cells</li><li>EV hookups</li><li>Air and ground source heat pumps</li><li>Heat pump hot water heaters</li></ul>
Learn and experience from home owners, designers, vendors, installers. You see an amazing array of kitchens along with sustainability measures that home owners have implemented into their homes such as:

Local Event: Melrose Kitchen-Sustainability Tour

Melrose Kitchen-Sustainability Tour

Red Hawk Robotics is back with an amazing 2026 tour. Amazing kitchen and sustainability measures .... all on one tourTickets...

Malden Senior Center

🌏✨ 2026 AAPI Heritage Celebration ✨🌏 The Untold Stories of Asian Americans &amp; Immigrant Journeys
Join us for an inspiring afternoon celebrating culture, identity, and powerful personal stories from our diverse community 💬
🎤 Panel Speakers: Ricardo “Rick” Wong (Cuba/China/Spain) Natalie IP (Hong Kong) Brian Lim (China/Cambodia) Tanu Phoenix (India) Haley Chuor (China/Vietnam)
🌟 What to expect: • Hear meaningful, real-life immigrant journeys • Enjoy cultural performances • Explore cultural artifacts on display • Sample delicious ethnic treats
📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026 ⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 📍 Malden Senior/Teen Center 7 Washington St, Malden, MA
🎟️ Register here: <a href="https://bit.ly/402gNXF" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/402gNXF</a>
Come celebrate, learn, and connect — all are welcome! 💛
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Local Event: 2026 AAPI Heritage Celebration

2026 AAPI Heritage Celebration

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Academically adventurous students flourish at Commonwealth School, challenged by rigorous classes and supported by faculty at the top of their fields. Are you interested in applying next year? Here’s your chance to discover what makes our school so uncommon!
Join us Wednesday, May 27, from 6:30–8:00 p.m., for a <a href="https://www.commschool.org/admissions-aid/admissions-events/info-session" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Virtual Information Session for Fall 2027 Admission</a>.
During this event, prospective students will have the chance to:
<ul class="rx-format-list-to-text"><li>Participate in a sample class</li><li>Preview the admissions and financial aid processes</li><li>Hear from current students and parents. </li></ul>
Parents of prospective students will also be able to connect with Commonwealth parents.
Please note that pre-registration is required for this event.
<a href="https://www.commschool.org/admissions-aid/admissions-events/info-session" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sign up now to reserve your spot.</a>
We look forward to seeing you there!

Local Event: Commonwealth School Virtual Information Session for Fall 2027 Admission

Commonwealth School Virtual Information Session...

Academically adventurous students flourish at Commonwealth School, challenged by rigorous classes and supported by faculty at...

Commonwealth School Virtual Information Session for Fall 2027 Admission

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