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New play structure done at Dunton Playground
September 25, 2026
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Melrose Completes Dunton Playground Renovation
The city has finished upgrading Dunton Playground at the corner of Franklin and Pratt streets, replacing outdated equipment with a new age-appropriate play structure less than a month after work began. The project was approved by the Melrose Park Commission and funded through the Proposition 2½ override voters approved last year. The FY2026 Capital Improvement Program set aside $536,000 for playground improvements at Dunton Park and Common Park.
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Police Share Storm Safety Guidance Ahead of Weekend Storm
The Melrose Police Department issued storm-preparation tips on September 24, including stocking emergency supplies, charging devices, and avoiding flooded roads and downed wires.
Melrose Police Department
Author Julian Zabalbeascoa Visits Molly's Bookstore Tonight
Julian Zabalbeascoa discusses his book "What We Tried to Bury Grows Here" with the store's owner at Molly's Bookstore, 667–669 Main St., tonight at 6:30 p.m., with time for audience questions.
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The Kitchen Hosts a 'The Bear'-Inspired Cooking Class Tonight
Chef Danny leads a cooking class inspired by "The Bear" tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Kitchen, 1 Hurd St., featuring Italian beef sandwiches, a Boursin omelette, spaghetti and chocolate cake.
The Kitchen Melrose
Meet a Mo Willems Squirrel at Molly's Bookstore Saturday
A character storytime and meet-and-greet for the "Unlimited Squirrels" series happens Saturday, September 26, at 10:30 a.m. at Molly's Bookstore.
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Melrose Dance Academy Hosts Welcome Back Night Saturday
Melrose Dance Academy holds a welcome-back night Saturday, September 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 22 Corey Street, with games, music and dancing for $25 per dancer.
Melrose Dance Academy
Follow Your Art Announces 6th Annual Chalk Walk for Sept. 26
Follow Your Art Community Studios announced its sixth annual Chalk Walk will be held Saturday, September 26, 2026, to raise funds for the studio's Arts for All financial assistance program.
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