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Saxyderms Open Porchfest Stage at Noon Today
September 19, 2026
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Saxyderms Sax Ensemble Opens Porchfest Stage at Noon
The 14-member Saxyderms play a set of jazz, rock, pop and video game and film scores from noon to about 1:45 p.m. today at the 76 Vinton Street stage, on the driveway of the corner house across from the Cedar Park commuter rail stop. The same stage continues through the afternoon with The Jazzabelles at 2, Second Rain at 3:45 and The Polytonals at 4:15.
The Saxyderms
Contradance Block Party Set for Downtown Melrose Today
A New England contradance runs 2 to 5 p.m. today at Hugo's Melrose Appliance, with live music by Tourner a Trois and dances taught for all ages and abilities.
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Curbside Yard-Waste Pickup Begins Week of Sept. 21
Melrose's curbside yard-waste collection runs the week of Sept. 21. Leaves, grass clippings and bundled brush must go in approved bags or labeled barrels within size and quantity limits.
City of Melrose
Health Officials, Recovery Groups to Join Farmers Market
Melrose Health and Human Services joins The Bridge Recovery Center and MAAV at the farmers market Thursday, Sept. 24, from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Bowden Park.
City of Melrose
Melrose Football Falls to Danvers, 17-7
Melrose lost to Danvers, 17-7, on Friday, September 18, in a high-school football game.
Massachusetts Prep Football
Weatherization Workshop for Older Homes Set for Monday
The City of Melrose and Melrose Energy and Climate host a free weatherization workshop Monday, Sept. 21, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Melrose Public Library, covering air sealing, insulation and thermal barriers.
City of Melrose
Community Breakfast Set for Saturday Morning in Wakefield
Melrose's Community Connection newsletter lists a Community Breakfast today, Sept. 19, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at First Parish Congregational Church in Wakefield.
City of Melrose
Melrose Soccer Hosts Peabody Veterans Memorial Today
Melrose High School's soccer team hosts Peabody Veterans Memorial at 10 a.m. today in Melrose.
MaxPreps
Malden Catholic Adding Sixth Grade Starting 2027
Malden Catholic will add a sixth grade in fall 2027, joining seventh and eighth graders in its middle school at 50 Crystal Street.
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