In accordance with Mass General Laws and Melrose City Ordinances, all dogs who reside in Melrose must be licensed and receive a rabies vaccination The Melrose Clerk’s Office would like to remind community members that if you haven’t…

It is with great sadness that I share the news that Melrose has lost another great community member with the passing of Scott Forbes. In honor of Scott’s life and service to our community and our country, we have lowered the City’s flags…

The recently opened Tri-City Area Community Behavioral Health Center has a wide range of services, including urgent and emergency care services available to all Melrose residents regardless of whether they have health insurance. The City of…

Melrose Mayor Paul Brodeur delivered his State of the City Address in-person (for the first time!) on Monday, February 27. The event was hosted by Melrose High School (MHS) Seniors Braden Marceau-Olayinka and Ella Arens and began with a…

City & Melrose Ped/Bike Committee to Deliver Free Webinar: Melrose in Motion! The City of Melrose and the Melrose Pedestrian & Bicyclist Committee are partnering to deliver a free webinar, Melrose in Motion!, about the sustainable,…

The Bridge’s annual Trivia Bee Fundraiser, a highly competitive pub-style trivia game, is returning as an in-person event for the first time since 2019 on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 7 p.m. at Memorial Hall located at 590 Main Street.…

City Urges Melrose Community to Take Free Youth Mental Health First Aid Course Complete the course and add "Certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid" to your Resume. Mayor Brodeur and the Directors of the Health and Human Services and…

Melrose High School seniors Braden Marceau-Olayinka and Ella Arens have been named the masters of ceremonies for Mayor Paul Brodeur’s State of the City Address, which will take place in person at the Driscoll Learning Commons at Melrose High…

On February 24, 2022, Russian forces launched an unprovoked attack on Ukraine. To commemorate the one-year anniversary of the initial attack and continue to support its residents from Ukraine, the City of Melrose will host a Ukrainian flag raising…

The Melrose Cultural Council (MCC) is pleased to announce its 2023 project grants for the cultural enrichment of the Melrose community. The MCC allocated over $19,000 in funding across 24 arts and cultural programs, including projects in the visual…

The City of Melrose and Veteran’s Services Department invites families to honor the Veterans in their life, living or deceased, with an inscribed brick to be placed at the Vietnam Veterans’ Reflection Area memorial. The bricks, which can…

Melrose Public Schools is hiring per diem, school year, traffic supervisors to help our children safely cross public roadways while walking to and from school. Hours of work are mornings from approximately 7:40 a.m. to 8:25 a.m. and approximately a…

Melrose Men to Lead 6th Annual White Ribbon Day Event to Speak Out Against Violence Against Women The Melrose Alliance Against Violence (MAAV) will host its 6th Annual White Ribbon Day Event in collaboration with the City of Melrose on…

Rec. Dept. Launches Photo Contest The Melrose Recreation Department has launched a photo contest and is accepting photos submission from Melrose community members of all ages! The deadline to submit photos is Wednesday, February 22. About the…

As the next step in implementing the recommendations outlined in the City’s 2022 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Assessment and Racial Climate Survey, the City of Melrose is seeking proposals from consultants to conduct an internal…

In partnership with the Melrose Veterans Services Department, Mayor Paul Brodeur today announced that the City’s Memorial Day Parade will return on Sunday, May 28. All Melrose residents are invited to join the City as it honors local…

Melrose Mayor Paul Brodeur is set to deliver his State of the City Address in person at the Driscoll Learning Commons at Melrose High School, 360 Lynn Fells Parkway, on Monday, February 27, at 7:30 p.m. The event will begin with a performance by…

The Melrose Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is an important land-use Board that reviews and makes decisions on requests in quasi-judicial public hearings for variances from the zoning regulations, special permits to establish certain uses in the City,…

Mystic Valley Public Health Coaltion (MVPHC) to Host Community Conversations About its Findings To bolster youth health and prevent substance use, the Mystic Valley Public Health Coalition (MVPHC), a regional collaborative that includes Malden,…

As part of its successful Project: Pop-Up, the City of Melrose welcomed new business Paper & Clay to the West Emerson business district during a celebration hosted by Mayor Paul Brodeur and State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian on…

Melrose residents are invited to join local officials and community members at the Melrose Affordable Housing Forum taking place on Thursday, February 9, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Shalom, located at 21 E. Foster Street. During the forum,…

The Melrose Education Foundation is excited to bring Melrose native and New York Times best-selling author Brendan Kiely to Melrose High School for a day of engagement in our schools and community on Monday, February 8 as part of its Parent…

ABCD is Offering FREE Tax Preparation for Melrose Residents Who Earned up to $60,000 Last Year Qualifying residents are urged to call ABCD to schedule an in-person appointment. Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) urges all residents…

The City of Melrose has selected Sagamore Golf, Inc. to manage and operate the Mount Hood Memorial Park and Golf Course. The management contract will run for a period of 5 years, from January 1, 2023, through 2027. Sagamore Golf, Inc. has been a…

Since the beginning of the year, the Melrose community, including local businesses and nonprofits, has donated over $5,500 to the Melrose Emergency Fund, with $500 of these donations brought in through Buckalew's General Store's Red Truck event in…

The Family Resource Network which serves local communities including Melrose, has been awarded the ParentChild+ grant from the Department of Early Education & Care for Fiscal Year 2023. The grant has enabled the Family Resource Network to…

As part of the City’s efforts to assess the current level of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in City programs, services, activities, and facilities, the City of Melrose has collaborated with the Melrose Commission on…

The Importance of Completing Your Census The City of Melrose has mailed out the local census and residents can expect them to land in their mailboxes within the following days. The City urges residents to return their census in person or by…

City of Melrose Invites Community to Take Free Mental Health First Aid Courses The City of Melrose will offer the community free Mental Health First Aid Training Courses this winter as part of Mayor Brodeur’s mission to equitably…

The Melrose School Committee (SC) is seeking community volunteers to serve on the preliminary Superintendent Screening Committee that will be charged with selecting candidates (finalists) to be interviewed by the full School Committee as part of the…

Chief Kevin M. Faller and the Melrose Police Department invite community members to take part in a virtual presentation on Jan. 18 regarding online safety for children. “Keeping Kids Safe and Secure Online: A Project Safe Childhood…

City of Melrose Breaks Ground for Melrose Public Library Renovation Project Ahead of the mid-January demolition of the 1960s-era Melrose Public Library addition by Castagna Construction, Melrose Mayor Paul Brodeur hosted a groundbreaking…

Statement from Mayor Paul Brodeur Dear Melrose Community, I know many of you are rightfully concerned about the status of the ongoing contract negotiations between the Melrose School Committee and the Melrose Education Association. As you may…

A few weeks ago, I was interviewed by NBC Boston’s Investigative Reporter Ryan Kath about the longtime challenges of our public safety buildings, particularly the Melrose Fire Department Headquarters. I am grateful for Kath’s story,…

The City of Melrose was awarded a $1 million STOP School Violence grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. The City’s Health and Human Services Department, which recently added Stoneham to its existing regional Health and Human Services…

As part of Mayor Paul Brodeur’s efforts to increase public awareness about the progress of the Melrose Public Safety Building Committee (MPSBC) plan to renovate or replace the City’s public safety buildings, the City of Melrose is…

As part of Mayor Brodeur's ongoing committment to community health and wellness, the Melrose Health and Wellness Coalition (MHWC) and Melrose Health and Human Services Department (HHS) are offering free virtual courses around managing family stress…

As part of Mayor Paul Brodeur’s ongoing commitment to community health and wellness, the City of Melrose today announced the launch of a Community Conversations Initiative to build the community’s capacity to hold civic dialog on a range…

City Launches Additional Introductory to Mindfulness Classes on Thursdays The 4-Week Wellness Program, designed to help the Melrose community cope with stress, anxiety, and depression, will now take place on Thursdays in addition to Tuesdays. In…

Programs & Resources are Available to Residents Who Need Assistance Heating Their Homes, Staying Fed This Winter Programs and resources are available to Melrose residents who need assistance paying their heating bills, filling their oil or…

To assist the Melrose community in coping with stress, anxiety, and depression, the Melrose Recreation and Health & Human Services Departments are partnering to bring the Melrose community a 4-Week Wellness Program called Introduction to…

In the month of December alone, the Melrose Emergency Fund received over $32,000 in donations with nearly $6,000 of those donations from two anonymous givers. “I am particularly astounded by the outpouring of generosity from our residents,…

The Department of Conservation (DCR) and the Friends of the Middlesex Fells invite the Melrose community to start off the New Year with a sprinkling of good company and a cup of hot chocolate after a First Day Hike on Sunday, January 1, 2023, from…

The City of Melrose and School Committee Reach Contract Agreement with Paraprofessionals Mayor Paul Brodeur today announced the City of Melrose and Melrose School Committee have settled a three-year contract agreement with the Paraprofessionals…

Thanks to the generosity of the Melrose community, the City of Melrose donated over 1,000 diapers and wipes to local families participating in community programs at MelroseWakefield Hospital as part of the Mayor's 2nd Annual Diaper Drive on Monday,…

The Flu & You: Public Service Announcement According to the CDC, the number of flu (influenza) cases is increasing both locally and nationally this season. There are between 10 and 20 cases of flu reported each day for Melrose and…

the Melrose Department of Public Works (DPW) led a funeral processional from Gately Funeral Home in honor of long-time DPW employee and Melrose resident Peter J. Salayko, who passed away on December 7, 2022, at age 73. The processional ended at Pine…

Flu Clinics Offered by Health & Human Services Department Influenza or flu is a viral infection that attacks the nose, throat, and lungs. Eating healthy food & getting a flu shot can help protect you and your family from the flu. The…

To ensure the Melrose community has access to the public health information they need to make informed decisions that promote the personal and environmental health of the community, the City of Melrose Health and Human Services (HHS) Department has…

Mayor Paul Brodeur invites the community to join him for the opening ceremony of the Holodomor Exhibit on Sunday, December 11, at 1 p.m. at the Trinity Episcopal Church, located at 131 W. Emerson St. in Melrose. The ceremony, which is free and…

All 2022 Overnight Parking Permits will expire on December 31, 2022. The Treasurer and Collector's Office encourages residents to renew their overnight parking passes as soon as possible. Overnight on-street parking on Melrose City streets is…

City Partner, HomeWorks Energy, Canvassing Ward 2 Today HomeWorks Energy, a Mass Save® and City partner, will be canvassing Ward 2 today to educate residents about the benefits of home energy efficiency and encouraging them to participate in the…

The Melrose and Wakefield Health and Human Services Departments have scheduled two additional COVID booster clinics at the the Wakefield Health Department located at 5 Common Street. Individuals 12 and older can make an appointment for: Friday,…

City Announces Incentives, Workshops and Webinars for Heat Pump Month Have you heard about heat pumps, but you’re not sure what they are? Do you want to replace an oil or gas furnace with a cleaner option but don’t know where to…

There are programs and resources available to Melrose residents who need assistance paying their heating bills, filling their oil or propane tanks, or ensuring their families have enough to eat this winter. Continue reading to learn ways to ensure…

We are eager to settle contracts with our teachers (Unit A) and paraprofessionals (Unit C). The Committee values and respects our educators, and we have been making good faith efforts to reach agreements over the last ten months. At present, the…

Melrose HHS Department Promotes Wood Burning Fireplace & Stove Safety In 2020, there were 539 fire incidents involving chimneys, fireplaces, and wood stoves in Massachusetts that resulted in civilian and firefighter injuries and $3.4 million in…

A 2022 study published in Health Equity found that 36% of Massachusetts families with young children could not afford enough diapers for their children, and that diaper need has become a growing public health issue associated with poverty, food…

Mayor Brodeur, Incoming Police Chief Kevin Faller, and Melrose faith leaders invite the community to Good Morning with the Mayor (GMWM) at Bitty & Beau’s Coffee on Friday, December 2, from 8 a.m.— 9 a.m. All are invited to join these…

The sale of Christmas trees raises critical funds for the Melrose High School Marching Band. The Melrose High School Marching Band will host its Annual Christmas Tree Sale in the Melrose High School parking lot on Friday, December 2, between 5 and…

The Melrose Council on Aging is seeking high school students and adults to join its Snow Angels program, which pairs volunteers with older adults and adults with disabilities who need full assistance in shoveling their driveways and walkways for the…

Mayor Paul Brodeur swore in five new Melrose Police Officers during a ceremony in the City Council Chamber on Friday, November 18. Officers Allan Troche-Velez, Cole Hinchey, Mary Gill, Michael Koytikh and Shannon Stamegna graduated from the police…

Melrose residents are invited to join the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) for a Building Resiliency, Efficiency and Affordability Project Workshop on Monday, November 28, from 6:30 — 8 p.m. The cities of Melrose, Malden, and…

The Recreation Department is offering Youth Basketball for Boys and Girls Grades K-8! To register please visit www.cityofmelrose.org/recreation and click on the ‘register here’ button. Youth Basketball Description The Melrose…

The Melrose Department of Public Works would like to share with the Melrose community the following seasonal updates: Yard Waste Collection The final round of yard waste collection for the year 2022 will take place during the week of November 28…

Individuals and organizations within Melrose as well as the City's neighboring towns are working to ensure all community members receive the sustenance, fellowship, and resources they need this Holiday season. Below, please find a list of timely…

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to heighten awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and show support for the more than 6.2 million Americans living with it. In their efforts to support individuals with Alzheimer’s, the…

MelroseKind will celebrate their seventh annual Random Acts of Kindness Day, a celebration of kindness, on Sunday, November 20. On this day, Melrosians look for ways to honor kindness in our community and beyond. Please join in by showering kindness…

Statement of Melrose School Committee Chair Jen McAndrew Good evening, everyone. I’d like to take this opportunity to speak to the ongoing contract negotiations and to provide some context on a few issues that keep coming up. As I said in…

Melrose Education Foundation’s annual Parent University workshops for parents and caregivers will be held in the Melrose High School Learning Commons, 360 Lynn Fells Parkway on Saturday, November 19, from 9 a.m. — 12 p.m. The event is…

City Partner, HomeWorks Energy, Will Canvass Community HomeWorks Energy, a Mass Save® and City partner, will be canvassing to educate residents about the benefits of home energy efficiency and encouraging them to participate in the Melrose…

Dear Melrose, I regret to inform you that Melrose lost another great community member yesterday with the passing of Henry Hooton. Henry was a family man, an educator, and a committed public servant who was devoted to Melrose. Henry served on the…

Mayor Paul Brodeur has announced that Melrose resident Kevin Faller will be the next Police Chief for the City of Melrose. Faller, 51, is a decorated 27-year law enforcement veteran who previously dedicated his entire career to the Medford Police…

The Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) is pleased to host an Open House as a way for community members to come and share their thoughts on the City’s Open Space and Recreation Plan. The open house will take place on…

Mayor Paul Brodeur and the Melrose High School (MHS) Unified Basketball Program are pleased to announce the Amazing Grace Basketball Court honoring the life of Grace Zinck has been completed. There will be a formal dedication during a ribbon-cutting…

Over the years, the fund has raised and disbursed hundreds of thousands of dollars to Melrose residents and families in need, helping them maintain housing, purchase groceries or small necessities, and warm their homes even in the coldest of the…

Chief Michael L. Lyle reports that the Melrose Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that occurred on Sunday, November 6, 2022 evening. At about 7:30 p.m., police responded to the area of 44 Waverly Place, off West Wyoming Drive,…

The Melrose Election Office encourages residents to mail or drop off their Mail in Ballots ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, November 8. Mail in ballots can be hand delivered, mailed, or deposited into the secure ballot drop box located in the…

The City of Melrose is pleased to announce it has been selected to participate in the 2022-2024 Community First Partnership, offered locally by Mass Save Sponsor, National Grid, to increase participation in energy efficiency programs. As a result of…

The Melrose and Wakefield Health and Human Services Departments are offering a family flu clinic for individuals five-years-old and older. Families are encouraged to pre-register to secure their appointments, and individuals who need technical…

Mayor Brodeur Announces Award of the Construction Contract for Library Renovation Project Mayor Brodeur is excited to announce the award of the contract for the construction phase of the Melrose Public Library Renovation and Addition Project to…

The City of Melrose today lowered the American Flags located throughout the City to half-mast in honor of former Mayor Ronald W. Alley. Alley, who served as mayor from 1997 to 1998 and also previously served as on the Board of Alderman and as…

The Melrose Health and Human Services (HHS) Department currently has free iHome COVID test kits available for pick up. Community members can pick up test kits at the Health and Human Services Department, located on the lower level of City Hall, at…

The office of Melrose Mayor Paul Brodeur has annouced it is launching a new Grant Program to aid local small businesses and nonprofit organizations as they continue to recover financially from the COVID-19 pandemic. This competitive grant program,…

The Melrose and Stoneham Departments of Public Works are co-hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day this Saturday, October 22, from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Melrose High School (MHS), located at 360 Lynn Fells Parkway (please access MHS via…

Mayor Paul Brodeur encourages residents to join the Melrose Alliance Against Violence (MAAV) 27th Annual Walk and Candlelight Vigil will be held on Sunday, October 23 at 4 p.m. at the Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School, located at 360 Lynn…

Mayor Paul Brodeur encourages Melrose residents to register to vote ahead of the 2022 State Election, which will be held Tuesday, November 8, 2022. The deadline to register to vote is Saturday, October 29, and the vote by mail application deadline…

In Melrose, there is always something to do, and many ways to get involved in the community. This week, the Mayor’s Office is highlighting a few ways to show support for Melrose Public Schools, particularly the Melrose High School Marching…

The free Flu Clinic currently taking place at Memorial Hall is now accepting walk-ins for anyone seeking to receive a flu vaccine. The clinic, which is open to anyone aged five-years or older, will run until 7 p.m. tonight and is hosted by the…

Ahead of registration opening for its winter programming, the Melrose Recreation Department has partnered with CivicPlus, the City’s partner in government website design solutions, to launch a new recreation registration portal, CivicRec, that…

I am reaching out to everyone in the Melrose community to address the issues that came up during the School Committee on September 27. Those issues will be discussed at tonight’s special meeting of the City Council. I hope this message begins…

Residents 65+ are invited to hear from departments around free programs and discounts, sign up to receive support from local agencies, and receive a flu vaccine during the fair. Mayor Paul Brodeur will host the annual Mayor’s Senior Resource…

Dear Melrose community members, We are aware of and apologize for the Melrose Everbridge announcement around our municipal buildings closures tomorrow that mistakenly went out to many of your phones today at 6 a.m. The call was intended to be…

Window Art Walk October 8 – October 23 Beginning this Saturday, October 8, local businesses in downtown Melrose will display the artwork of more than 30 local artists in their windows. You can stroll the Main Street area and enjoy great…

MelroseKind Launches October Diaper Drive MelroseKind has launched a Diaper Drive for the month of October and is currently accepting diapers of any size at their Kindness Porch located at 249 Grove Street in Melrose. The diaper sizes most…

Honor a Veteran with a Personalized Brick at Melrose Vietnam Veterans’ Reflection Area Red bricks denote a Vietnam Veteran while gray bricks denote all other service. The City of Melrose invites families to honor the Veterans in their…

Melrose will use the grant to fund the electrification of the Melrose Public Library. On September 20, 2022, the City of Melrose was awarded a $500,000 grant to take the Melrose Public Library off fossil fuels as part of the Baker-Polito…

Mayor Paul Brodeur has announced the Memorial Hall Building Envelope Improvements Project is underway as of September 2022 with construction expected to continue through September 2023. During the improvement project, the historical building will…

Melrose residents and businesses enrolled in Melrose Community Power (MCP) will not be impacted by the rate hike recently announced by National Grid. Melrose, which is under contract with electricity supplier NextEra Energy Services through November…

The Melrose Department of Public Works will illuminate Melrose City Hall’s clock tower with purple lights in honor International Recovery Day on September 30. In honor of International Recovery Day on September 30, the Melrose Department of…

Friends of the Milano Center will once again host its annual Melrose City-Wide Yard Sale on Saturday, October 8 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. This year, approximately 50 yard sales will take place simultaneously throughout the City as the…

This Saturday, September 24th, from 2:00pm – 6:00pm, the sound of live music will again be heard throughout the neighborhoods of Melrose, as the community welcomes performers to the 4th annual Melrose Porchfest. The event has grown in…

City of Melrose Health and Human Services announces Art Contest Winners Theme “What makes you happy?” embraced by Melrose elementary and middle school students The Melrose Health and Human Services (HHS) Department hosted an art…

Roseann Trionfi-Mazzuchelli was recently named by Mayor Paul Brodeur as the new Veterans Services Officer (VSO) and Regional Director for the City of Melrose and neighboring towns of Saugus and Wakefield. As part of her work, Trionfi-Mazzuchelli…

Mayor Paul Brodeur has announced the City of Melrose will offer the community free Mental Health First Aid Training Courses this fall and winter as part of the Mayor’s mission to equitably equip the community with the skills to better support…

A total of 42 Melrose, Saugus and Wakefield Vietnam-era Veterans will return home from an escorted tour of Washington, D.C., this Thursday, September 15 at approximately 6:30 p.m. The community is encouraged to line Main Street at this time to give…

Mayor Paul Brodeur and Health & Human Services (HHS) Director Anthony Chui are teaming up to rally the community to recognize September as Recovery Month, a national observance intended to increase public awareness surrounding mental health and…

Meet Your City at the Victorian Fair Meet your City this Sunday, September 11 at the Annual Victorian Fair taking place on Main Street from 11 a.m. —4 p.m. The City of Melrose is proud to once again support this event hosted by the Melrose…

Mayor Paul Brodeur welcomes the community to join him and community partners for a brief ceremony to commemorate the 21st anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The ceremony will take place outdoors in front of the Essex Street…

The Melrose Creative Alliance and partners are inviting creative Melrosians to “Pitch Perfect”, a free networking event designed to help creatives learn about local funding for their creative community projects, on September 10 from…

The Melrose Cultural Council (MCC) is seeking proposals for community-oriented arts, cultural, and interpretive sciences events with broad public benefit. The 2023 Local Cultural Council (LCC) grant application cycle opens September 1st and the…

Welcome, Class of 2035! Mayor Paul Brodeur and the Melrose Recreation Department held the annual Kindergarten Welcome Party for the City’s incoming Kindergarteners—Melrose High School Class of 2035—on Wednesday, August 24 at the…

In cooperation with the Mayor’s Office, Edward Jones Financial Advisor Chris Cinella delivered 80 backpacks and school supplies to Melrose Public Schools last week as part of his annual Back to School Supplies drive. The drive, originally…

CharlieCards Available at Mayor Brodeur's Office Senator Jason Lewis' Office Provided Mayor Brodeur with Over 200 Charlie Cards to Distribute to Community Members Mayor Paul Brodeur's Office will serve as a location to pick up CharlieCards for…

In remembrance and in honor of the anniversary of September 11th, the Milano Center will host a showing of the movie “Worth” on Thursday, September 1 from 1 p.m. — 3 p.m. The showing will be followed by a live virtual Question…

I regret to inform you that Melrose has lost one of its great residents and civic leaders, Douglas MacDonald. Doug passed away peacefully at his home in Melrose on Monday, August 22, 2022, at age 81. A proud Melrose resident, Doug served our…

The City’s overriding goal is to hire and employ great people and to live up to its motto as “Melrose: One Community Open to All”. This motto represents who we are, what we believe and what we value. Melrose honors and celebrates…

Last Day to Register to Vote in State Primary is this Saturday, August 27 The last day to register to vote in the upcoming State Primary is this Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 5 p.m. Residents can check their voter registration by clicking here. The…

As the Orange Line shutdown quickly approaches, Mayor Brodeur's Office has partnered with Senator Jason Lewis’ Office to provide residents with the information they need to make informed decisions around commuting in and out of Boston during…

The Melrose Recreation Department has officially released its Fall Program Brochure and registration is now open as of today, August 17! To check out all the robust list of recreational opportunities, view the Fall Program Brochure. Community…

The Melrose Election Office encourages residents to submit their requests for Mail in Ballots by Monday, August 29 at 5 p.m. — one week ahead of the September 6 State Primary. Mail in Ballot applications can be mailed to the Melrose Election…

Melrose Cultural Council Seeks Input for Arts and Cultural Survey The Melrose Cultural Council is asking the community to help define art funding priorities that are specific to Melrose by completing the Council’s Arts and Cultural…

The Melrose Elections Office has announced the early voting dates for the upcoming State Primary, which will take place on September 6, 2022. Early voting in person at the City Hall Council Chamber will take place during the following dates and…

In an effort to encourage and enhance community health and wellness, the Melrose Health & Human Services Department is providing key information around the monkeypox virus, which was recently declared a global public health emergency. The…

Three finalists will be selected from each age group (elementary and middle school) and will have their art displayed at the Health and Human Services Department’s table at the Victorian Fair, where the public will be able to vote for a…

The Melrose Chamber of Commerce, with support from the City of Melrose, will host the Ninth Annual Summer Stroll on Friday, July 29, 2022, in downtown Melrose. This free event runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. To create a spacious pedestrian walkway,…

For the 12th consecutive year, Edward Jones Financial Advisor Chris Cinella is collecting school supplies for local children who need them. All supplies will be given to Melrose families who require the extra help or are being served by the Red…

Concerned for the wellbeing of its residents during the heatwave, the City of Melrose will operate a Cooling Center tomorrow, Saturday, July 23, and Sunday, July 24, from 11:00 a.m. — 8 p.m. at the Milano Center’s Tierney Hall located at…

To reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for mental health crises, it now takes only three digits: 988. Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis can call OR text this number to get connected with a trained crisis counselor who can help,…

In alignment with its Net Zero Action Plan to reduce local greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050, the City of Melrose has made major updates to its vehicle policy, which will now prioritize the City’s non-exempt procurement of…

Participants in the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) Community Work Program (CWP) recently completed a series of projects in the City of Melrose. Over a two-week period at the end of June, crew members – under the direct supervision of…

Need a fun way to cool off with the kiddos this week? The Melrose Fire Department will open the fire hydrant at Fred Green Memorial Field this Thursday, July 21, and Friday, July 22, from 2:30 — 4 p.m. During the Splash Bash, water will…

The Melrose Recreation Department has announced registration is now open for its Flag Football League kicking off this September. Due to limited space, the Recreation Department recommends families register their children as soon possible. To…

While the National Weather Service has not yet issued a heat advisory for Middlesex County, Melrose may experience its first heat wave — three days or more of 90-degree weather — of the season this week. Beginning on Tuesday and…

Gov. Baker last week signed a Home Rule petition allowing the City of Melrose to offer a Circuit Breaker Property Tax Exemption Program to help Melrose homeowners 65 and older living on fixed incomes remain in their homes. Beginning August 1 and…

This July, MelroseKind has launched a charity drive in support of local non-profit Dignity Matters and is looking for community members to donate tampons and sanitary napkins (but not panty liners) at their Kindness Porch located at 249 Grove Street…

The City of Melrose recently celebrated the completion of improvements to Central Terrace, a new public space in downtown Melrose that features a mural by Afro-Dominican muralist Sagie Vangelina, seating for dining, and festive lighting for all to…

Critical work performed by the MBTA will cause some service changes to commuter rail lines that operate out of North Station, affecting riders on the Haverhill, Newburyport/Rockport, Fitchburg, and Lowell Commuter Rail lines this summer. …

It was recently brought to my attention that a video was filmed by an organization visiting Melrose municipal areas in which City of Melrose employees allegedly made homophobic and other inappropriate comments to members of the public. Although the…

Click Here To View The City Of Melrose, In Partnership With Mystic River Watershed Association, Shares Series Of Stormwater Education And Safety…

As one of the center’s many day trips this year, the Melrose Milano Center and members are headed to see a live performance of the West Side Story at the Reagle Theater in Waltham on July 13, 2022. The center is currently looking for a total…

City of Melrose Announces Passage of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget The City of Melrose is pleased to announce that after several weeks of Appropriations and Oversight Committee hearings, the Melrose City Council unanimously voted to adopt Mayor…

The Radio Factory Lofts is a brand-new development located at 99 Washington Street in Melrose. This community development is an adaptive reuse of a notable mill building and will contain 141 apartment homes including Studio, 1BR, and 2BR layouts.…

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Stoneham & Wakefield is excited to announce its new partnership with the City of Melrose to launch the “Melrose Summer of Wellness” Program this July and August.The program will have two main components,…

The City of Melrose is looking for Melrose residents to volunteer on the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) as the Board has anticipated openings, including one full membership position and one associate member position. The ZBA is a land-use Board…

In collaboration with the City’s diversity, equity, and inclusion consulting partner, VISIONS Inc., Mayor Paul Brodeur is pleased to announce he is hosting a virtual Community Forum around the results of the City’s Racial Climate Survey…

Mayor Broder’s Office is pleased to announce outdoor dining is returning to Melrose as the City is once again supporting what has become a popular practice adopted by many food-service businesses during the pandemic. First authorized in…

“The festival is part of an ongoing effort to help make Melrose ‘One community, open to all’ — a process that begins with representation and inclusion,” said Opening Doors Project Co-Founder, Alastair Moock. The…

As part of the City’s efforts to enhance the services it provides to the public, the City’s accounting system will undergo an upgrade on June 8 and Thursday, June 9. During the brief upgrade period, the Office of the Treasurer and…

The City of Melrose and Melrose Energy Commission are calling all Electric Vehicle owners to participate in the upcoming EV Showcase Pop-Up Event taking place on Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Melrose High School parking lot located at…

In an effort to keep the Melrose community informed, the Melrose Department of Public Works today shared that the City’s waste collector, JRM Hauling and Recycling Services Inc., has been acquired by Republic Services Inc., a national company…

Join Mayor Paul Brodeur in kicking-off summer at the upcoming Mayor’s Summer Block Party happening in Downtown Melrose on Friday, June 17! Coinciding with the last of school for Melrose Public Schools, the family-friendly party will run from 6…

Tips for Dealing with Extreme Heat While the National Weather Service has not yet issued a heat advisory for Middlesex County, temperatures in our area are expected to be as high as the mid-90s this weekend. The City’s Emergency Management…

The City’s overriding goal is to hire and employ great people and to live up to its motto as “Melrose: One Community Open to All”. This motto represents who we are, what we believe and what we value. Melrose honors and celebrates…

Mayor Brodeur has released the details of the City's operating budget for fiscal year 2023 (FY23). The $95,256,080 budget has been made available for viewing at www.cityofmelrose.org/mayor/pages/city-budget-fiscal-year-2023. "The budget that…

The Melrose Board of Registrars of Voters has issued an official certificate of results for two recently filed petitions. On Tuesday, May 3, 2022, two petitions were delivered to the Elections Office pursuant to Section 8-3 Citizen Referendum…

This Memorial Day, Mayor Paul Brodeur, The Melrose Veterans' Advisory Board, and the Melrose Veterans' Services Office invite the public to join them in honoring, remembering, and respecting the sacrifices made by the brave men and women of the…

The City of Melrose is hiring! The City’s overriding goal is to hire and employ great people and to live up to its motto as “Melrose: One Community Open to All”. This motto represents who we are, what we believe and what we value.…

It's officially tune-up your bike season and Healthy Melrose vendor Melrose Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee has partnered with MMTV to produce a quick video demonstrating how to use Melrose's public bike repair station - an excellent community…

The City of Melrose is thrilled to announce that Healthy Melrose, the family fitness and wellness fair, is this Saturday! Community members can sign up themselves or their kiddos up for free Healthy Melrose classes being offered by Karate Pro…

City Joins Bread of Life in Collecting Tube Socks to Support Those Experiencing Homelessness In collaboration with local non-profit Bread of Life, Mayor Paul Brodeur’s office will be collecting tube socks for individuals experiencing…