Dunton Playground Rebuild Begins This Week

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Construction Begins on Dunton Playground Upgrades

The city says work at Dunton Playground, at 143 Franklin St., began as early as the week of Aug. 31 and should last about two to four weeks, with the existing equipment removed and replaced by a new age-appropriate structure. The project is funded through the Proposition 2 1/2 override, which supported $536,000 in the FY2026 Capital Improvement Program for playground work at Dunton and Common parks. The roughly 15,000-square-foot neighborhood park, built in 1969 and known locally as "Swiss Cheese Park," mainly serves younger children and families nearby.

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Melrose to Receive $800,000 in Opioid Settlement Funds

The City of Melrose is set to receive about $800,000 in opioid settlement funds through 2038 to support community recovery, harm reduction, and youth prevention programs.

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Melrose Cultural Council Opens Grant Applications for 2027

The Melrose Cultural Council began accepting 2027 grant applications on September 1, 2026, for community-oriented art, humanities, and outdoor events.

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Polymnia Choral Society Invites Singers for New Season

Polymnia Choral Society invites singers of all voice parts to its first rehearsal of the 2026-27 season on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

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Music for Squares Bingo Night at Hannah's Brewing

Hannah's Brewing Co. hosts Music for Squares, a music bingo night, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. tonight, Thursday, September 3.

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Molly's Minis Discusses 'Annes' Tragical Tea Party'

Molly's Minis Bookclub meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. tonight, Thursday, September 3, for readers ages 8-12 discussing "Annes' Tragical Tea Party."

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Beebe Estate Hosts 'Branching Through Time' Sept. 4

The Beebe Estate hosts Branching Through Time on Friday, September 4, 2026, as part of the Melrose Cultural Council's events calendar.

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