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Overdose memory wall opens at City Hall

August 24, 2026

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City Hall invites residents to sign overdose awareness memory wall

Beginning today, Aug. 24, a memory wall banner at Melrose City Hall invites residents to sign in memory of loved ones lost to overdose. The banner leads up to a flag-raising ceremony on Friday, Aug. 28, listed on the city calendar for 12 to 12:30 p.m.

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Advance ballot processing starts this morning

The Board of Registrars of Voters will process advance ballots Monday, Aug. 24 at 8:30 a.m. in the City Clerk's Office at City Hall.

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Planning Board meets tonight at City Hall

The Melrose Planning Board meets Monday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Cassidy Conference Room, second floor of City Hall.

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Early voting continues at Melrose City Hall this week

Early in-person voting for the Sept. 1 State Primary runs at Melrose City Hall (562 Main St.) through Thursday, Aug. 27, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the mail-in ballot deadline is Aug. 25 at 5 p.m.

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District hiring per-diem crossing guards ahead of school year

Melrose Public Schools is hiring per-diem traffic supervisors for morning shifts around 7:40-8:25 a.m. to help students cross safely before and after school.

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Elections office seeks paid poll workers for fall primary

The Melrose Elections Office is recruiting poll workers for paid one-day shifts, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., for the Sept. 1 state primary and Nov. 3 general election.

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MHS alum Shey Peddy honored with day at State House

WNBA player and Melrose High School Class of 2007 graduate Shey Peddy was celebrated at the Massachusetts State House on Aug. 17, as officials declared it 'Shey Peddy Day.'

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Editorial addresses rising safety concerns over e-bikes

An editorial highlighted concerns over reckless riding behaviors and the surging popularity of electric bicycles and e-scooters in the local community.

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Melrose DPW Debuts Interactive Roadway Condition Map

In an Aug. 21 episode of The Melrose Minute, DPW Director Elena Proakis-Ellis discussed citywide road improvements and introduced an interactive map for residents to check their street's condition.

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Melrose Little League Opens Fall Ball Registration for All Skill Levels

Melrose Little League is accepting registrations for its developmental Fall Ball program, with divisions from preschool through sixth grade.

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Melrose High Alumnus Named to Wuerffel Trophy Watch List

Melrose High School Class of 2023 graduate Brayden Marceau-Olayinka was named to the Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, which honors college football players for community service and leadership.

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