Melrose Educators Begin ‘Work To Rule’ Amid Contract Frustrations

Educators are planning a rally on Monday following a vote this week to move into a "Work to Rule" protest over the state of contract talks.

Superintendent, School Committee At Fault — But Don't Deserve This

COLUMN: Tuesday's news that the superintendent wouldn't be back wasn't surprising. Sadly, neither was the gross response.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Melrose Area

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

Grilled Brown Trout with Purslane and Biscuits

Not sure what to cook for dinner tonight? Kairi Sane has you covered with this fresh new recipe.

From Melrose To Cooperstown: Local Man Has Part Of Baseball Lore

Howie Newman's "Dump the DH" campaign didn't rid MLB of the designated hitter. It did carve him out a spot in the game's history, however.

Person Dies In Saugus House Fire: Report

The Saturday morning fire also sent one other person to the hospital.

Elsa Flooding Melrose Streets, Power Still On

The tropical storm is unleashing a downpour on the city.

Melrose Area Unemployment Increases: Feds

The unemployment rate in Middlesex County increased recently.

Melrose Liquor Commission Wants Changes Before Santa Fe Serves

The much-anticipated Santa Fe Burrito ran into some issues with the city's "more nuanced" liquor laws, as one commissioner put it.

Melrose Man Pleads Guilty To Fraudulent UI Claims

Alan Neal Scott, 68, will be sentenced in October after pleading guilty to mail fraud, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

Melrose Champions Gets Recognition

Five of the high school's sports teams were recently awarded citations for winning the Middlesex League Freedom Division.

Returning Students May Grow Melrose Schools Enrollment Even More

Of the 375 students who withdrew last year — many due to the pandemic — up to 193 may choose to return to the district.

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.

To whom it may concern

by Carol Nelson

Out

by Elsie Coosh

Guiding Eyes For The Blind

... Puppy Raiser Collin Wright talks about bringing up canines to become service dogs.. ...by Debbi Collar...photo credit Collin Wright

Did you know?

by Florence Shea

Red Hatters June 2021

by Shirley Rabb

The Statue of Liberty

From: The Silver Stringers

Thoughts while shaving

by Jim Tierney

How the bald eagle became America's national symbol

From: The Silver Stringers

Fireworks Near Me: Melrose's 4th Of July 2021

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Melrose

FAFSA Completions Down In MA: How Melrose Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Melrose area high schools.

Melrose Area Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up Soon

Blood platelet and type O donations are in high demand.

How To Beat Melrose Heatwave

The pool and library will be open as temperatures soar to almost 100 degrees this week.

6 Melrose Streets Approved For 'Slow Streets' Project

Roads will still be open to vehicular traffic but will have temporary traffic-calming to slow cars down and give residents safer streets.

$1.1M Melrose Home Hits The Market

"Have you ever imagined yourself in a movie, living in Hollywood Hills, overlooking the twinkling lights of LA below?"

Car Crashes Into Saugus Building, Leaves Hole In Brick Wall

It happened at the Daria Kitchen and Interiors Showroom on Lincoln Avenue.

Middlesex County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Melrose area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

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.

Melrose Polling Consolidation, Closures Recommended

The secretary of state's office found accessibility issues at several poll locations, which could lead to permanent centralized voting.

4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Melrose

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Melrose

Melrose City Council, School Committee To Meet In Person

The two bodies have met once in person since the beginning of the pandemic.

Got $875K In Melrose? Then Check This Home Out

"Nestled along the tree-lined streets of Melrose, this ideally located single-family home is sure to win your heart!"

It's Official: Buckalew's, Beacon Hill Can Sell Liquor

A crosswalk is all that separates the only two retail stores in the city that can sell liquor.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In Melrose Area

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

Treacherous Franklin Street Stretch Could See A Slowdown

"I love my house, I love my neighbors, I love the City of Melrose. But I hate Franklin Street."

Saugus Man Killed In I-95 Crash

The three-car crash shut down the highway in Newburyport for two hours.

Melrose To Raise Juneteenth Flag In Ceremony

Melrose's celebration will include a performance of the Lift Every Voice and Sing, known as the ​Black national anthem and remarks.