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Melrose Schools Are On Track In Reopening Process
Superintendent Julie Kukenberger assumes COVID-19 will pop up at some point this school year, but thinks the district is well-prepared.

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Superintendent Julie Kukenberger assumes COVID-19 will pop up at some point this school year, but thinks the district is well-prepared.

Markey's race against a little-known Republican newcomer couldn't be more different from his primary victory against U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy.
The news comes shortly after another Hollywood blockbuster was delayed until next year.
The news comes shortly after another Hollywood blockbuster was delayed until next year.
The Patriot will fly to Kansas City, play the Super Bowl champions and fly home all in one day after the team's negative coronavirus tests.
A city councilor is asking for transparency when it comes to how Melrose has spent CARES Act money through the coronavirus pandemic.
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The city's two-week positive test rate fell by 25 percent one week after going from green to yellow.
Eleven new high-risk cities and towns were added to the "red" in the state's most recent coronavirus map.
The long-awaited opening of the popular Mexican chain will be Thursday, Oct. 1.
This 128-year-old home on Orient Ave. is now for sale.
The city will not be permitted to move forward with Part 2 of Phase 3 of the state's reopening plan.
The town will not be permitted to move forward with Part 2 of Phase 3 of the state's reopening plan.
Mayor Marty said he expects Boston to be in the high-risk zone for coronavirus by the end of the day.
Most of the 17,872 mail-in ballots were rejected due to arriving late, according to state data obtained by The Boston Globe.
An overnight storm generated wind gusts of more than 70 miles per hour, knocking out power for tens of thousands Wednesday morning.
Just hours after the state gave most communities the green light to further reopen, another daily update trended in the wrong direction.
Get out and pick out that pumpkin this fall season and enjoy the many fall attractions Boston-area pumpkin patches have to offer.
Get out and pick out that pumpkin this fall season and enjoy the many fall attractions Melrose-area pumpkin patches have to offer.
Communities at lower risk for COVID-19 spread can increase capacity at gyms, museums, performance venues and more.