Girls soccer hands Lexington first loss, 2-1

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Melrose Girls Soccer Edges Lexington, 2-1

The Melrose girls soccer team edged Lexington 2-1 on Tuesday, improving its record to 2-2-2 and handing the Minutemen their first loss of the season. Melrose entered ranked 141st in MaxPreps' Massachusetts soccer rankings, while Lexington was ranked 34th. The Red Raiders play at Wilmington on Thursday at 7 p.m.

MaxPreps

Retirement Board Meets Wednesday at City Hall

The Retirement Board meets at 8:30 a.m. in its first-floor office at City Hall, 562 Main St. The agenda includes August records and the 2026 draft budget.

City of Melrose

'Melrose By Map' History Program at Library Tonight

The Melrose Public Library, Historic Melrose and the Leventhal Map & Education Center present the program from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Participants explore historic maps with the Atlascope tool; registration is full, but a waitlist is available.

Melrose Public Library

Friends of Melrose Drama Hold Season Kick-Off and Candy Drive Tonight

The Friends of Melrose Drama host their 2026–27 season kick-off gathering and 'Stock the Box' candy drive from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Hannah's Brewing Co.

Friends of Melrose Drama

Lexington Beats Melrose Boys Soccer, 3-2

Lexington defeated Melrose 3-2 on Tuesday, September 29, according to MaxPreps.

MaxPreps

Melrose Girls Volleyball Plays at Newburyport Tonight

The varsity team is scheduled to play Newburyport at 5:30 p.m. at Newburyport High School.

Sports Illustrated

Free Postpartum Preparation Class Tonight

Tufts Medicine's Preparing for Postpartum class runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m., remotely or at MelroseWakefield Hospital. It is for expectant families delivering at the hospital and covers postpartum recovery and infant sleep.

Tufts Medicine

Visitation for Alfred "Fred" Martello Today

Martello, who died September 25 at age 101, will be remembered at a visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. at Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St.

Gately Funeral Home

After-School Cooking Class for Ages 5–10 at The Kitchen

Chef Kim leads a hands-on class from 3:30 to 5 p.m. today. Children prepare dishes and practice cooking skills in teams.

The Kitchen Melrose

Youth Portrait-Photography Course Starts Today at Hunt's Photo

The six-session course for ages 11–16 begins at 4:30 p.m. at Hunt's Photo. Sessions cover portrait composition, posing, lighting and editing.

Wakefield Recreation