Obituary: James E. Murphy, 94, Korean War veteran

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Obituary: James E. Murphy, 94, Formerly of Melrose

James E. Murphy, 94, formerly of Melrose and an Army veteran of the Korean War, has died. A viewing is scheduled for Oct. 2 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main Street, with arrangements also involving St. Mary's Church.

The Boston Globe

Melrose School Committee Meets Tonight

The Melrose School Committee meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 6:45 PM in the First Floor City Council Chamber at City Hall, beginning with an executive session.

City of Melrose

Teens Can Make Felted Pumpkin Hoops at Library Tonight

Melrose Public Library hosts a felted pumpkin embroidery hoop workshop for grades 6-12 from 4:00 to 5:30 PM on Tuesday, September 29, 2026; registration required.

Melrose Public Library

Melrose Chamber Hosts Fall Networking Night at Northern Bank

The Melrose Chamber of Commerce holds a Fall After Hours networking event Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Northern Bank, 240 Main Street, Stoneham; free for members, $10 for nonmembers.

Melrose Chamber of Commerce

Volunteers Cook Meals for Melrose Food Programs Tonight

The Kitchen Melrose hosts a volunteer cooking session Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 6 to 8 PM to prepare 75-100 meals for Food Link and the Food Drive's Community Freezer.

The Kitchen Melrose

Melrose JV Girls Soccer Travels to Lexington

Melrose's JV girls soccer team plays an away conference match at Lexington on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 4:15 PM.

MaxPreps

473 Main Street Commercial Suite Listed for Lease

A renovated 1,200-square-foot commercial suite at 473 Main St. was listed Sept. 26, asking $3,975 per month, suitable for retail, office, medical, health or massage uses.

Oak Realty