Sam Hammar for Melrose Mayor

Middlesex County

Benjamin Pierce

Boston Metropolitan Area

Melrose

Massachusetts

Sam is an experienced public servant, entrepreneur, advocate, and family woman. Her passions and life experiences led her to careers in teaching, tech, and service to her community.

Now she’s ready to work for the people of Melrose.

Malden

Stoneham

Chris Rhatigan 

Wakefield

Medford

Winchester

Somerville

Boston

Suffolk County

Charlestown

William Hall

Woburn

Essex County

Lynnfield

Arlington

Glen Urquhart School

<h2>Join us on the 23-acre GUS campus for Nature Fair!</h2>
Celebrate nature at GUS with a variety of hands-on activities and nature-based projects led by GUS educators and partners from across the North Shore. This free, family-friendly event, is open to the public.Partners include:&nbsp;Essex County&nbsp;Soap Refill, Green Beverly, Maritime Gloucester, Beverly Bees, Kestrel Educational Adventures, Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats, New Entry Sustainable Farming Project - don't miss the Mobile Market and Food Truck!

Local Event: North Shore Nature Fair

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North Shore Nature Fair

Join us on the 23-acre GUS campus for Nature Fair!
Celebrate nature at GUS with a variety of hands-on activities and...

Winchester Community Music School

Music MAYnia is a free community festival that features continuous live performances, instrument demos, games, arts &amp; crafts, food trucks, and more! Student performers of all ages and abilities will perform a music marathon on four stages, indoors and outdoors, ranging from classical to rock. It’s a popular event that many community members attend—and look forward to—every year. There will also be a sensory-friendly room available this year! Held rain or shine at Winchester Community Music School, 407 Highland Avenue, Winchester, MA. For more info, call 781-721-2950 or visit <a href="https://www.winchestermusic.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.winchestermusic.org</a>. We encourage attendees to ride our free event shuttle (with live music!) which runs on a continuous loop from the Jenks Center parking lot at 109 Skillings Road and from the Winchester Recreation parking lot at 263 Main Street. Handicap parking is available on site, and limited on-street parking is available in the area.

Local Event: Music MAYnia Festival 

Music MAYnia Festival 

Music MAYnia is a free community festival that features continuous live performances, instrument demos, games, arts & crafts,...

Melrose Public Library

To help you get answers and make your energy bill more affordable we are bringing together a set of experts that can work with you on multiple options:
<ul><li>·Make sure you pay the best and lowest fuel rate for you</li><li>Examine fuel assistance options</li><li>Lower your heating costs with weatherization rebates</li><li>Answer your general energy questions</li></ul>

Local Event: Energy Bill Clinic

Energy Bill Clinic

To help you get answers and make your energy bill more affordable we are bringing together a set of experts that can work with...

Main ST Grille & Taphouse

Main St Grille will donate 20% of sales back to the Wakefield Independence Day Committee to support the July 4th parade - Celebrate the 250th in Wakefield! 20% is for Dine-In, Take-Out or Delivery. Tell your server or mention PARADE when ordering.
Thursday, May 7 from 11:30am to 8pm 
New Commemorative 250th T-shirts will be on sale ($15 youth/younger or $20 adult). The shirt design incorporates all day on July 4th in Wakefield. Designed by WIDC volunteer, Laurel Sullivan.
Also have clearance sale of "I Heart The Parade in Wakefield Massachusetts" in adult sizes for $10.
Raffle Item from The T-Stop. Drawing at 7:45pm. Do not need to be present to win.
Thank you to Main St Grille and Taphouse! Be sure to say PARADE!

Local Event: Wakefield Independence Day Committee Fundraiser

Wakefield Independence Day Committee Fundraiser

Main St Grille will donate 20% of sales back to the Wakefield Independence Day Committee to support the July 4th parade -...

Across town

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! 💛
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/aapiheritagemonth/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AAPIHeritageMonth</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/aapistories/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AAPIStories</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/communityvoices/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CommunityVoices</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/celebratediversity/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CelebrateDiversity</a>

Local Event: 2026 AAPI Heritage Celebration

2026 AAPI Heritage Celebration

🌏✨ 2026 AAPI Heritage Celebration ✨🌏 The Untold Stories of Asian Americans & Immigrant Journeys
Join us for an inspiring...

Virtual

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

If you’ve been searching for a joyful, authentic, warm and inclusive Jewish community, Temple Shir Tikvah may be just the place for you. Come by on Sunday, 5/31 between 2pm and 4pm to meet our team and tour the building. Looking forward to meeting you!&nbsp; Please sign up here:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/4tm0nGK" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">bit.ly/4tm0nGK</a>.

Local Event: Open House: Temple Shir Tikvah

Open House: Temple Shir Tikvah

If you’ve been searching for a joyful, authentic, warm and inclusive Jewish community, Temple Shir Tikvah may be just the place...

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