Melrose|News|
2 More City Councilors Will Seek Re-election
Every at-large and ward seat now has someone vying for it.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
- Melrose, MA
Mike joined Patch in 2016 after eight years at The Boston Globe. He managed and directed news coverage in Southern New England before moving to the Product Team. Tell me how we can make Patch better at mike.carraggi@patch.com.
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Melrose|News|
Jamaleddine Pulls Nomination Papers, Seeks Re-election
Maya Jamaleddine — a longtime community advocate and activist — is seeking her second term on the City Council
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Education Foundation Launches Flamingo Fundraiser
The famous Melrose Education Foundation pink flamingos are coming to a lawn near you!
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Police Station Gets New Technology Upgrades
The Melrose Information Technology Department has installed new equipment at the Melrose Police Station.
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Boston, MA|News|
It's Party Time! And They Can't Stand It: The HUB
Plus: We're talking about the return of the millionaires' tax, something truly unacceptable and where to order your Mother's Day yum-yums.
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Melrose|News|
MelroseWakefield Finding Vaccine-Hesitancy To Be A Roadblock
Hospitals like MelroseWakefield are seeing more open appointments than anticipated as demand for the coronavirus vaccine dips.
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Boston, MA|News|
State, CVS Pivoting To Walk-In Vaccines As Demand Slows
Residents will be able to walk up to most of the mass vaccination sites and CVS locations in Massachusetts for a COVID-19 vaccination.
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Boston, MA|News|
Accusations, Outrage Erupt Following Tragedy: The HUB
Plus: We're talking the return of the feet, a community in mourning and another step toward freedom.
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Melrose|News|
John Tramontozzi, Melrose's Longest-Serving Councilor, Won't Run
"It’s time to pass the baton to the next generation of leaders," John Tramontozzi said after 16 years on the City Council.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Farmers Market Readies For 2021 Season
New manager, new hours, some new (and some familiar!) vendors. The Farmers Market begins June 3.
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Melrose|News|
Garden Remedies Eases Melrose Farmers’ Market Budget Pains
The Melrose Farmers’ Market is excited to announce a $10,000 donation from Garden Remedies.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Farmers Market Readies For 2021 Season
The Market will look the same as 2020 in some respects — think masks and social distancing — but expect both some familiar and new faces.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Election Season Begins To Take Shape
We know there will be at least one new city councilor and possibly a competitive race, but there's still a lot to be hashed out before fall.
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Boston, MA|News|
A Transportation Blind Spot?: The HUB
Plus: We're talking about a tragedy on Taft Street, accusations of racism and sexism and supply surpassing demand.
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Melrose|News|
Manjula Karamcheti Running For Melrose Ward 1 City Council Seat
Educator, community activist and diversity, equity and inclusion advocate Manjula Karamcheti today announced her candidacy.
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Melrose|News|
Councilor Leila Migliorelli Announces Re-Election Campaign
City Councilor Leila Migliorelli announced her bid for re-election Monday for one of the four at-large council seats in Melrose.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose's 'Sidewalk Saturday' On May 8
The Melrose Chamber of Commerce and Presenting Sponsor Gately Funeral Home invite the public to shop, eat and do business on Saturday, May 8
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Boston, MA|News|
Hynes Convention Center Vaccine Site To Close
The state's largest site is one of four mass vaccination sites to close as Massachusetts approaches its goal of vaccinating 4.1 million.
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Melrose|News|
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.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Surpasses 2,000 Coronavirus Cases
Sixty-one percent of residents have been at least partially vaccinated and 41 percent fully vaccinated.
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