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City-Wide Yard Sale: Register to host a sale
MELROSE — Want to declutter, downsize or make some extra cash while contributing to a greener community? Look no further. The Melrose City-Wide Yard Sale returns on May 18. Sponsored by Lend and Mend and Zero Waste Melrose, this event encourages neighbors to connect,...
‘Senior Day at the Park’ is May 14
MELROSE — The very popular Mt. Hood Park Association’s “Senior Day at the Park” event will be held at clubhouse at Mount Hood Memorial Park & Golf Course on Tuesday, May 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come join organizers at beautiful Mount Hood and enjoy the day...
Sports
Track teams come up short against rival Wakefield
By JENNIFER GENTILE MELROSE—The Melrose High boys’ and girls’ outdoor track teams traveled to Warrior land for a key league contest last week and both teams fell to strong Wakefield squads. This week Melrose is scheduled to travel to Lexington High to take on...
MHS Athlete of the Week featured April 26, 2024
D’Mitra Mukasa Senior captain Girls outdoor track
Softball showing offensive gains in recent efforts
By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI WATERTOWN—On Monday afternoon, the Melrose High softball team lost at Watertown, 15-8, on the road at the Hosmer School. Melrose, a young team of no seniors, continues to work for their first win of the season. Defense continues to be the...
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Obituaries
Jeanne Ryder, 76
An avid golfer, swimmer and always enjoyed riding her Harley MELROSE — Jeanne Louise Ryder, of Melrose, aged 76, passed suddenly on April 19 at Melrose Wakefield Hospital. Jeanne was born on November 6, 1947 to predeceased parents Madeline Ryder of Newfoundland and...
Michael Guzzo, 60
Enjoyed fishing, bike riding and an avid Boston Red Sox fan MELROSE — Michael A. Guzzo, of Melrose, passed away peacefully on April 6 at the age of 60 in Melrose after a long illness. Michael was born on June11, 1963 and was raised on Marmion Rd. in Melrose. He...
Shelley Draper, 74
Greatest joy was helping others MELROSE — Shelley McIntyre Draper, a longtime Melrose resident, passed away peacefully at Forestdale Park Assisted Living in Malden on February 28 at the age of 74. Shelley was born in Auburn, IN, one of three children of the late...