Melrose is cheeseburger heaven

Oct 10, 2019 by

Published October 11, 2019 The following is another in a series of “Around Town” articles. MELROSE — Melrose has been buzzing about it all year. No, not the mayor’s race, but the first-ever pursuit of an equally important topic: Where can you get a decent cheeseburger in Melrose? Around Town can now confirm that the verdict is in. With no reservations or call-ahead necessary, our intrepid man-about-town took on this assignment with an empty stomach and eyes wide open. With the assistance of his friend Kevin, who also has a good appetite, the mission began. Kevin’s enthusiasm increased when he learned that the Weekly News was picking up the tab. Kevin was all-in. Around Town has never been afraid to take on any subject. Controversy is our middle name. It was a tough job, but...

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Curbside recycling of clothing, shoes, home goods set to begin...

Oct 10, 2019 by

Published October 11, 2019 MELROSE — Beginning in early November, Melrose residents can recycle clothing, shoes and household items with free curbside pick-up. During the launch at the end of October, every resident will receive a mailer with program information along with two (2) Pink Simple Recycling bags. Simply place your pink bag(s) beside your recycling bin before 7 a.m. on your regularly scheduled trash/recycling collection day. Simple Recycling will leave behind replacement bags for future use. All collected clothing, shoes and home goods are diverted from the waste stream, reducing tipping costs at the landfill, and will be reused or recycled. By participating in this program, Simple Recycling creates jobs through the collection, sorting and resale of items otherwise destined for the landfill while finding a new life for your unwanted clothing, shoes and...

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Black Lab ‘Tinker’ gives emotional support to Melrose High students...

Oct 10, 2019 by

Published October 11, 2019 By GAIL LOWE MELROSE — When the stresses of life threaten to overwhelm, students at Melrose High School can take comfort in Tinker, a two-and-a-half-year-old female black Labrador Retriever. Tinker is a trained assistance dog, and it is her job to be a supporting, loving member of the school, according to Guidance Counselor Jeff Bolduc, co-advisor of the Youth Action Team, a school-based club that works with the Melrose Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition. The organization’s purpose is to provide information and help students make healthy decisions concerning nicotine, alcohol and drugs. Bolduc works closely with Robert Savarino, STOP grant youth coordinator, and lives in Melrose with Tinker, his wife, three children, another dog named Sammy and Lucky, a cat. Currently, there are 17 cities and towns in Massachusetts that have...

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PHOTO: The grand tour

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Published October 11, 2019

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Front Page: October 11, 2019

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Ready to write new leadership chapter...

Oct 3, 2019 by

Published October 4, 2019 MELROSE — There will be six contested positions up for grabs in the city’s November 5 election, headlined by the mayoral race between State Rep. Paul Brodeur and At-Large City Councilor Monica Medeiros. There will also be significant turnover on what we are now calling the City Council. In Ward 1, longtime incumbent Councilor John Tramontozzi is being challenged by Alanna Nelson. With incumbent Jennifer Lemmerman moving out of Melrose, Jeffrey McNaught is the lone candidate in Ward 2. In Ward 3, Frank Wright decided not to seek reelection, setting up a race between Robb Steward and James Bennett. Ward 4 incumbent Bob Boisselle will be challenged by Mark Garipay. Ward 5’s Shawn MacMaster will not have a challenger as he seeks to retain the seat he’s held since being named Gail Infurna’s...

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