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Melrose Activists to Host “No Kings Day” Rally on Saturday
Activists in Melrose and surrounding communities plan to host a march and rally on Saturday for “No Kings Day,” which is a day of planned protests nationwide against various policies of the Trump administration.
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Melrosians Celebrate Pride!
Pride Month celebrations in Melrose kicked off last Thursday with a Pride flag raising at City Hall. Then, on Sunday, hundreds of LGBTQ individuals and allies from Melrose and beyond celebrated Pride and enjoyed being together at the Pride beer garden at the Beebe Estate.
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Melrose Kicks Off Pride Month Celebration
On Thursday, Melrose will be kicking off its monthlong Pride celebration with a Pride flag raising at City Hall. Then, on Sunday, residents can enjoy a Pride Beer Garden at the Beebe Estate, showing support for our LGBTQ neighbors and friends in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.
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Farmers’ Market Season is Here!
Melrose residents of all ages will be excited for the return of the Melrose Farmers’ Market on Thursday, June 5th. The Farmers’ Market, which will run on Thursday afternoons through October, will feature many beloved vendors and events while bringing a few new ones into the mix.
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Demolition Begins on West Wyoming Site
Demolition work has begun on the site of 31-39 West Wyoming Avenue, which is slated to be developed as a four-story, 27-unit residential building with commercial space on the ground floor. The project will replace a one-story commercial building that has been vacant for some time.
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Mother's Day Run Celebrates Melrose Women
On Sunday morning, hundreds of Melrosians turned out to run or walk in the annual Melrose Run for Women, which is organized by the Melrose Running Club and supports the Melrose Alliance Against Violence.
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City's 175th Birthday Party Brought Out Melrosians of All Ages
On Saturday, Melrose celebrated 175 years as a town. Residents gathered at Memorial Hall for speaking and cake, then took a picture on the steps before parading to the Ell Pond gazebo for picnicking.
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Melrose Running Club Welcomes Runners of All Kinds
With good weather finally here to stay (we hope!) and the Boston Marathon coming up on Monday, Melrosians who have been stuck inside throughout the long, cold winter might feel inspired to get in shape by running outside.
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Melrose Little League Opens a New Baseball Season
On Saturday, April 5th, the Melrose Little League opened its 2025 season with its traditional parade and ceremony. Despite the wet weather, Little Leaguers and their coaches marched from City Hall to the Lewis Monk field on Tremont Street, where ceremonies were held to kick off the new season.
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Rotary Club Contributes to Memorial Hall Restoration
On March 6th, the Melrose Rotary Club approved a donation of $20,000 to The Friends of Memorial Hall. These funds will help pay for the ongoing renovations to the Memorial Hall building on Main Street.
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YMCA's LiveSTRONG Program Promotes Fitness for Cancer Survivors
The Melrose Family YMCA, with its historic building in the center of downtown, is a mainstay of community life. The YMCA provides a wide range of programs and services to people of all ages and needs.
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Melrose Family Room Finds a New Home at Melrose Highlands
In December, the Melrose Family Room, which has been a resource for young families in Melrose and surrounding communities for over 35 years, moved from its longtime home in the Green Street Baptist Church to a new space at Melrose Highlands Congregational Church.
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Molly’s Bookstore Celebrates Two Years as Melrose’s Local Bookstore
Last week, Molly’s Bookstore celebrated its second anniversary. In the two years since it opened, Molly’s has become an anchor in Melrose, offering not only books, but also a place for people of all ages to gather and find community.
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The Bridge Hosts Annual Community Reading Day in Melrose Schools
On Tuesday, almost 100 Melrose residents came into preschool and elementary classrooms to read to students for Community Reading Day, an annual event that many Melrosians look forward to every year.
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New Collaborations Are Cooking in The Kitchen
On Saturday, The Bread Shop had its grand opening at The Kitchen, drawing people of all ages who were eager to pick up loaves of fresh bread and try out breakfast sandwiches and coffee.
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