Daily brief · Melrose, MA
Free Energy Bill Clinic at Library Sept. 2
August 31, 2026
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Free Energy Bill Clinic returns to library Sept. 2
Experts will be at the Melrose Public Library's lower-level meeting room on Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. They can help residents with paying for fuel, understanding and adjusting a utility bill, unlocking Mass Save rebates, and arranging weatherization. The clinic is free and also covers next steps on home sustainability.
City of Melrose
West Nile virus detected in Melrose mosquito sample
The Massachusetts State Public Health Lab confirmed a mosquito sample collected in Melrose on Aug. 12 tested positive for West Nile virus; officials warn mosquito populations will grow into September.
City of Melrose
Farmers' Market holds Back to School Day Sept. 3
The Melrose Farmers' Market runs Thursday, Sept. 3, from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Bowden Park with a Back to School Day theme, local vendors and fresh produce.
Melrose Farmers' Market
Red Cross blood drives set for Sept. 2 and 3 in Melrose
Donate blood Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 2 to 7 p.m. at the VFW, or Thursday, Sept. 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Melrose Family YMCA.
The Melrose Messenger
Heritage scarlet oak removed from Melrose Common
On Aug. 29, the city's Tree Warden ordered immediate removal of a 150- to 200-year-old scarlet oak at Melrose Common after severe rot and insect decay were found during work ahead of planned playground renovations.
The Melrose Messenger
Woodland Spark Band plays Music Monday tonight
Woodland Spark Band performs from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rising Eagle Publick House as part of Music Mondays.
Melrose Creative Alliance
Instructional knitting class meets tonight at Sit & Knit
Learn to knit with Maryanne at Sit & Knit from 6 to 8 p.m.
Melrose Creative Alliance
Molly's hosts romance book club Trope Talk tonight
Molly's Bookstore's romance-only book club, Trope Talk, meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Melrose Creative Alliance
Youth Ballet makeup auditions set for Tuesday
Melrose Youth Ballet holds makeup auditions Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Melrose Memorial Hall; pre-registration is required.
City of Melrose
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