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2 More City Councilors Will Seek Re-election
Every at-large and ward seat now has someone vying for it.

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Every at-large and ward seat now has someone vying for it.

Maya Jamaleddine — a longtime community advocate and activist — is seeking her second term on the City Council
The famous Melrose Education Foundation pink flamingos are coming to a lawn near you!
The Melrose Information Technology Department has installed new equipment at the Melrose Police Station.
Plus: We're talking about the return of the millionaires' tax, something truly unacceptable and where to order your Mother's Day yum-yums.
Hospitals like MelroseWakefield are seeing more open appointments than anticipated as demand for the coronavirus vaccine dips.
Residents will be able to walk up to most of the mass vaccination sites and CVS locations in Massachusetts for a COVID-19 vaccination.
Plus: We're talking the return of the feet, a community in mourning and another step toward freedom.
"It’s time to pass the baton to the next generation of leaders," John Tramontozzi said after 16 years on the City Council.
New manager, new hours, some new (and some familiar!) vendors. The Farmers Market begins June 3.
The Melrose Farmers’ Market is excited to announce a $10,000 donation from Garden Remedies.
The Market will look the same as 2020 in some respects — think masks and social distancing — but expect both some familiar and new faces.
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.
Plus: We're talking about a tragedy on Taft Street, accusations of racism and sexism and supply surpassing demand.
Educator, community activist and diversity, equity and inclusion advocate Manjula Karamcheti today announced her candidacy.
City Councilor Leila Migliorelli announced her bid for re-election Monday for one of the four at-large council seats in Melrose.
The Melrose Chamber of Commerce and Presenting Sponsor Gately Funeral Home invite the public to shop, eat and do business on Saturday, May 8
The state's largest site is one of four mass vaccination sites to close as Massachusetts approaches its goal of vaccinating 4.1 million.
The MWRA said it is still investigating what caused a 20-inch pipe to burst, chewing up pavement and causing citywide water disruption.
Sixty-one percent of residents have been at least partially vaccinated and 41 percent fully vaccinated.