Slurp Noodle sign goes up at 478 Main St.

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Slurp Noodle Slated to Open in Vacant Downtown Space

A sign for a restaurant called Slurp Noodle is now hanging in the front window of 478 Main St., the former Comella's storefront that has sat vacant since the Italian takeout chain closed in March after more than a decade in business. No opening date has been announced, and the business has no webpage or social media presence. City Hall and the Chamber of Commerce said they did not yet have a formal update on the new business.

Melrose Patch

Farmers' Market Hosts 'Art at the Market' Day Thursday

The Melrose Farmers' Market's Thursday, Aug. 13 session (2:30-6:30 p.m., Bowden Park) features an art theme alongside 25+ vendors of local produce and handmade goods.

Melrose Farmers' Market

Outdoor Family Concert 'Music at the Blissful' Hits Library

The Melrose Public Library's Children's Room hosts an outdoor family concert tonight, Aug. 10, at 5:30 p.m., with songs and dancing for all ages.

Melrose Public Library

Obituary: Barbara Ann Purcell of Melrose Passes Away at 85

Longtime resident Barbara Ann Purcell (Sweeney) died Aug. 1; visiting hours are Tuesday, Aug. 11, 4-7 p.m. at Gately Funeral Home.

Gately Funeral Home

Live Music Kicks Off Irish Eagle Week at Rising Eagle

Eamonn Sheehan performs live tonight, Aug. 10, 6-8 p.m., opening a week-long celebration of Irish food, music, and traditions at Rising Eagle Publick House.

Rising Eagle Publick House

Mayor Joins Coalition Letter Backing Haitian TPS Extension

Mayor Jen Grigoraitis joined other municipal leaders Aug. 7 in urging the U.S. Senate to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitian residents through early 2029.

City of Melrose

Melrose Affordable Housing Trust Convenes at City Hall

The Melrose Affordable Housing Trust board meets tonight, Aug. 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the Cassidy Conference Room to discuss local housing initiatives.

City of Melrose

Four City Council Subcommittees Meet Monday Night

Finance, Boards & Commissions, Legal & Legislative, and Appropriations & Oversight subcommittees meet consecutively tonight starting at 6:50 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

City of Melrose

Police Log Highlights Hit-and-Runs, Vandalism, Traffic Stops

Melrose Police's weekly log, published Aug. 7, covers traffic stops, vandalism, and minor accidents from July 27 to Aug. 2.

Melrose Patch

Melrose Little League Games Continue at Pine Banks Park

Melrose Little League games continue tonight, Aug. 10, 6:30-10:30 p.m., on the turf field at Pine Banks Park.

Pine Banks Park Foundation, Inc.

Park Commission Meets Tonight at Mount Hood Clubhouse

The Melrose Park Commission meets tonight, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m. in the function hall at Mount Hood Clubhouse, 100 Slayton Road.

City of Melrose

Library Summer Reading Program Enters Final Week

Melrose Public Library's all-ages 'Plant a Seed: Read!' summer reading program wraps up Friday, Aug. 14.

Melrose Public Library