MTA Pulls Higgins Endorsement in State Rep Race

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MTA Withdraws Higgins Endorsement in Melrose State Rep Race

The Massachusetts Teachers Association dropped its endorsement of Democratic state rep candidate Jay Higgins on Aug. 14, citing his criticism of opponent Leila Migliorelli over the Melrose Proposition 2 1/2 override. In an Instagram video last month, Higgins said his opponent had "a track record of raising taxes" and called her the lead architect of the override vote; Migliorelli was one of two city councilors on the Financial Task Force that proposed the three override tiers. Voters choose between the two Democrats in the Sept. 1 primary, and with no Republican or unenrolled candidates, the winner will be uncontested in November.

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Hunt's Photo to Host Beginner Photography Class Aug. 15

Aspiring photographers can attend the Beginner Photography Series workshop at Hunt's Photo on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to learn key DSLR and mirrorless camera controls.

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Melrose City Yard Open Saturday for Recyclables and Yard Waste

The DPW City Yard at 72 Tremont Street is open to Melrose residents on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for seasonal yard waste and recycling drop-offs.

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Melrose Symphony Orchestra Public Ticket Sales Open Saturday

General public tickets for the Melrose Symphony Orchestra's 2026-2027 season, including Opera and Pops concerts, go on sale starting Saturday, Aug. 15.

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Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps Showcase Coming to Melrose

Melrose High School Auditorium will host The North Star Invitational on Saturday, Aug. 22 at 1 p.m. to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1976 North Star corps with live performances.

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Board of Registrars to Test Voting Equipment Monday

The Melrose Board of Registrars of Voters will meet Monday, Aug. 17 at 8:30 a.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber to test equipment for the upcoming State Primary Election.

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Hannah's Brewing Co. Hosts Monthly Irish Session Saturday

Live Irish music returns to Hannah's Brewing Co. on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. for the taproom's recurring third-Saturday gathering.

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Veterans' Services to Host Free Food Mart at Memorial Hall

The Melrose Veterans' Services Department will host its monthly Veterans' Food Mart at Memorial Hall on Wednesday, Aug. 19 from 9 to 11:30 a.m., letting veterans select free groceries.

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