Daily brief · Melrose, MA
17 New Staff Hired With Override Funds
August 30, 2026
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Melrose Public Schools welcomes 17 new staff members
Melrose Public Schools hired 17 new employees ahead of the 2026-27 school year, filling positions created through the 2025 override referendum. The district held an orientation session for the new hires.
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Library to Offer Sprouting Melodies Music Therapy Sessions
Roman Music Therapy will lead two age-specific 'Sprouting Melodies' sessions at the Melrose Public Library on Tuesday, Sept. 1, starting at 10 a.m. for infants and 11 a.m. for toddlers.
Melrose Public Library
Melrose Public Library's History Book Group Meets Sept. 2
The library's History Book Group meets in person Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 7 p.m. in the Lower Level Meeting Room to discuss the causes and consequences of the American Civil War.
Melrose Public Library
High-Floor Corner Unit at Melrose Towers Hits the Market
Showings began Sunday, Aug. 30, for a two-bedroom corner condo at 51 Melrose Street, Unit 5F, listed for $589,900 with three parking spaces.
Redfin
Sun-Filled Four-Bedroom Townhouse on Dell Avenue Lists for $669,900
A newly listed townhouse at 73 Dell Avenue, Unit 73, held an open house Sunday, Aug. 30, featuring four bedrooms, central AC, and two parking spaces.
Verani Realty
Melrose 13-Year-Old All-Stars Finish Strong
The Melrose Little League 13-year-old All-Stars went 5-1 this summer and reached the Intermediate Little League World Seniors state final in Auburn, the Melrose Weekly News reported Aug. 28.
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Amelia Lawson Obituary Published
The Melrose Weekly News published an obituary Aug. 28 for Amelia McCabe Lawson, 99, of Medford and Melrose, who served in the Women's Royal Naval Service during World War II and died June 6, 2026.
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Library posts back-to-school kids' book list
The Melrose Public Library posted a back-to-school reading list for children, including picture books, chapter books and graphic novels for the new school year.
Melrose Public Library
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