Latest Hospital Capacity In Melrose Area

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Middlesex County and across MA.

Melrose Woman Selected A 2021 Commonwealth Heroine

Sheilah Gauch, the chair of the Melrose Special Education Advisory Council, was nominated by Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian.

Melrose Area Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up Soon

Blood platelet and type O donations are in high demand.

Melrose Porchfest 2021: It's Back

After taking a year off, the popular Porchfest will again rock through Melrose neighborhoods.

Vinton Street Back As Likely Cause Of Water Main Break Emerges

DPW Director Elena Proakis Ellis said it's likely the April water main break was connected to an issue at a Wakefield pump station.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In Melrose Area

The Red Cross is holding a couple blood drives in the Melrose area soon.

Council Can't Stomach Melrose's Request For $1.75M Salt Shed

City officials said the "ability to deliver snow emergency operations and to make our streets safe for travel" in winter storms is hampered.

With Community Support, The Food Drive Attains Nonprofit Status

The Food Drive, a community-driven food rescue and food access program based in Melrose, received federal nonprofit tax-exempt status.

What 'Let's Talk Melrose, Melrose' Is Talking About

Join the conversation on the hit show where Melrosians talk to Melrosians about Melrose.

Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up In Melrose Area

The Red Cross is holding a couple blood drives soon in the Melrose area.

Melrose City Hall Back To Normal Hours, Dropping Mask Mandate

City Hall closed last March and reopened to the public in late July with limited hours.

‘GrandPad’ Keeps Seniors Connected Despite Social Distancing

How Home Instead Senior Care’s HomeTablet is Being Used

Who Invented The Fluffernutter? Only In Massachusetts

A Lynn company has made Fluff for more than 90 years, but a long-gone competitor developed the recipe for the state's most famous sandwich.

Melrose Y's New $1.5 Million Elevator Is, For Many, Priceless

The budget nearly doubled and the timeline nearly tripled, but the elevator represents a dream come true for many at the Melrose YMCA.

Home Instead Senior Care Celebrates Nurses Week

2020-2021 is the Year(s) of the Nurse

FYACS Seeks Submissions for a Live Storytelling Event on June 13

“In Real Life: Who do you think you are?” aims to amplify stories of underrepresented community members

Melrose Police Station Gets New Technology Upgrades

The Melrose Information Technology Department has installed new equipment at the Melrose Police Station.

Melrose Farmers Market Readies For 2021 Season

New manager, new hours, some new (and some familiar!) vendors. The Farmers Market begins June 3.

Still No Definitive Cause For Vinton Street Water Main Break

The MWRA said it is still investigating what caused a 20-inch pipe to burst, chewing up pavement and causing citywide water disruption.

Melrose's Eugenia Gibbons Receives Environmentalist Award

The NEWIEE Awards Gala traditionally recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of women leaders in the fields of energy and environment.

Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up In Melrose Area

There is no wait period for blood donations after receiving a coronavirus vaccine dose.

Keep Melrose Beautiful Brings Litter Letter Project to Melrose

To participate in the cleanup on April 24, Melrose residents can sign up via the city’s Earth Day website.

Melrose Area Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up Soon

There's a Red Cross blood drive coming up in the Melrose area.

Melrose Man Killed In Kentucky Interstate Crash

The 22-year-old was killed Thursday morning in a single-car crash on I-75.

Melrose Still A 'Best Place To Live,' Boston Magazine Says

Some might have something to say about the "relatively affordable home prices," though.

Melrose Officer Promoted To Sergeant

Niklaus MacIntosh, born and raised in Melrose, has been with the force since 2014.

Follow Your Art to Host Artist Panel on Black Representation

“The Artist as Witness” celebrates Black expression with six New England artists on March 14th.

Home Instead To Celebrate Client’s 100th Birthday!

Join the celebration ~ send birthday cards to help make her day special!

Ped/Bike Committee: Keep Ell Pond Park Green

Ell Pond Park, a priceless community resource, is getting a major facelift. Let's ensure a sustainable design for the entire community.

Melrose Historical Commission Shines Light On Black History Month

The Melrose Historical Commission will recognize Black History Month by looking at the city's sometimes-painful African-American past.

Some Melrose Water Customers Could See Dry Spell Today

The city will work on a water leak on Lebanon Street today, causing periods of time with no service.

Melrose Fire 5K Gets Donation From Fitzgerald PT

The donation came as the 5K was canceled this year due to COVID-19.

Melrose YMCA Partners with Rotary Club to Host Winter Coat Drive

Sets goal to collect 100 coats for needy families.

Melrose Man’s Invention Turns Plastic Bags Into Recyclable Pucks

“We really need to figure out a way to recycle this material or else we’re going to be up to our necks in plastic bags,” Dave New said.

Gately Generosity To Veterans’ Cause Continues Through Pandemic

Each year John Gately organizes a fundraiser to benefit the Veterans’ Relief Fund in Melrose. The pandemic will change it, but not stop it.

Commuters Unconvinced By 'Draconian' MBTA Cuts: Patch PM

Also: Suspect, victim in fatal shooting ID'd | COVID-19 cluster linked to single classroom | "Momtourage" gift bags | More.

'Kindness Day' Delivers When It's Needed Most: Patch PM

Also: Towns help residents avoid eviction | Man faces federal ammo charge | Dozens quarantining after two school coronavirus cases | More.

Tis The Season To Give Back To Aging Adults In Our Community

Home Instead’s Be a Santa to a Senior Program finds new ways to spread cheer.

Fitzgerald PT/Melrose 5K Run/Walk Set For December

A portion of this year’s proceeds will go to the Melrose Fire Department Boston University EMS Scholarship Fund.

25th MAAV Walk Raises Over $50K

The MAAV Walk looked a little different this year, but all of us at MAAV were so thrilled to see how the community turned out in force.

Travel Like A Local: Submit Your Town For Our 2018 Travel Guide

Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.