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State Senator Jason Lewis announced that he will not seek re-election, and State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian will run for his state Senate seat, leaving the two seats up for grabs in the upcoming state election. Read more at themelrosemessenger.org/articles/202... #melrosema

SDM Foundation, everyone's favorite local technology education folks, are celebrating ten years on Main Street, as Sara Murray takes the organization's helm - but don't worry, founder Kristin Thorp isn't going anywhere! Read more at themelrosemessenger.org/articles/202... #melrosema

On Sunday and Monday, Melrosians can honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, by participating in a community potluck, a free concert, volunteer and learning opportunities, and a ceremony to honor King. Read more at themelrosemessenger.org/articles/202... #melrosema

The Melrose Highlands is the site of several upcoming developments - including two controversial projects that will involve blasting. Read more on themelrosemessenger.org/articles/202... #melrosema

The results from this year's municipal election are out: the highest override amount ($13.5 million) prevailed, and the City Council and School Committee will see a mix of newcomers and returning members. Read more on themelrosemessenger.org/articles/202... #melrosema

As Melrose residents vote on three override questions, we spoke with Melrose Public Schools teachers about the effects budget cuts have had on schools and students so far this year. Read more at themelrosemessenger.org/articles/202... #melrosema

League of Women Voters Candidate Forum - The Melrose Messenger A news site for local events and politics in Melrose, Massachusetts.

Last week, the League of Women Voters held a forum featuring candidates in all contested races for City Council and School Committee. Read our recap on themelrosemessenger.org/articles/202... - and watch it in full here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=71S3... #melrosema

Five candidates are competing for four At Large seats on the City Council: current city councilors Maya Jamaleddine and Ryan Williams and newcomers Jason Chen, Dionysios Kaskarelis, and Elizabeth Kowal. Read our profiles of each candidate on themelrosemessenger.org/articles/202... #melrosema

Three candidates are vying for the Ward 4 City Council seat: current city councilor Ward Hamilton, park commissioner Brad Freeman, and longtime resident Philip Gindi. Read our profiles of each candidate on themelrosemessenger.org/articles/202... #melrosema

Read our interviews of the four candidates who are vying for three seats on the School Committee - Camarie Clark, Melissa Holleran, Sheri Leo, and Jennifer Razi-Thomas - at themelrosemessenger.org/articles/202... #melrosema

What does the city's projected $4 million shortfall for next year's budget look like, in real terms? Use our budget tool to see what those cuts might look like next year. themelrosemessenger.org/articles/202... #melrosema

The Art of Words is on display at Follow Your Art throughout October, allowing visitors to see collaborations between artists and writers. Read more at themelrosemessenger.org/articles/202... #melrosema

On Sunday, Melrosians came out for the 30th annual MAAV Walk to End Domestic Violence. Read more at themelrosemessenger.org/articles/202... #melrosema

Ward 3 voters will choose between current City Councilor Robb Stewart and newcomer Christopher Park. We spoke with both candidates about their backgrounds, ideas, and priorities. Read more on themelrosemessenger.org/articles/202... #MelroseMA

Everyone in Melrose is talking about the Prop 2½ override questions that will be on the municipal ballot on November 4th - but what is Prop 2½, and why is it important? Read more on themelrosemessenger.org/articles/202... #MelroseMA

Four City Councilors Running Unopposed - The Melrose Messenger A news site for local events and politics in Melrose, Massachusetts.

The deadline for inclusion on the ballot for November's municipal election has passed, and the candidate list is now final. We spoke with three of the four current city councilors who will be running unopposed. Read more at themelrosemessenger.org/articles/202... #MelroseMA

Last week, the Melrose Bike Buses held their first rides of the year. We spoke with bike bus organizers about the popular events and how bike buses can encourage more kids to bike to school. Read more at themelrosemessenger.org/articles/202... #MelroseMA

Last week, State Senator Jason Lewis and State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian spoke to a joint meeting of the City Council and the School Committee to answer questions about state aid for Melrose. Read more at themelrosemessenger.org/articles/202... #MelroseMA

This year, Mystic Valley Elder Services is celebrating 50 year of working with elder adults in Melrose and surrounding communities. Read more at themelrosemessenger.org/articles/202... #MelroseMA
🖊️ Patrick DeVivo
📷 Mystic Valley Elder Services

Stop by the Beebe Estate every Saturday in September (11am to 3pm) to enjoy Visions of a Sustainable Future by the Coffee Shop Artists. Read more at themelrosemessenger.org/articles/202... #MelroseMA

‘Don’t Talk About Politics’ - The Melrose Messenger A news site for local events and politics in Melrose, Massachusetts.

This past week, an audience at Molly's Bookstore heard from political theorist Dr. Sarah Stein Lubrano about her new book, 'Don't Talk About Politics.' Read more about the event on themelrosemessenger.org/articles/202... #MelroseMA

One week before the deadline to obtain nomination papers for City Council and School Committee, three ward races and School Committee are currently contested, while the four remaining ward races and At Large are currently uncontested. #melrosema

We spoke with Mayor Jen Grigoraitis about the three override questions Melrose residents will be voting on in November's municipal election. Read more at themelrosemessenger.org/articles/202... #melrosema

With two weeks left to obtain nomination papers for November's City Council and School Committee races, Melrose saw a surprising shakeup today. Read more at themelrosemessenger.org/articles/202... #melrosema

📷 Nancy Clover

As Melrose students prepare to return to school next Wednesday, school administrators are making some final staffing changes and budget adjustments. Read more at themelrosemessenger.org/articles/202... #melrosema

With the deadline to obtain nomination papers for Melrose's November municipal election now a month away, all positions on the ballot appear likely to be filled, although most races remain non-competitive. Read more at themelrosemessenger.org/articles/202... #melrosema

📷 Nancy Clover

Last night, the Melrose Public Library hosted local author Jane Healey to talk about her newest book, The Women of Arlington Hall. Read more at themelrosemessenger.org/articles/202..., and make sure to pick up your copy at Molly's Bookstore! #melrosema

📷 Nancy Clover

A new developer presented plans to the city's Planning Board last week for a four-story mixed-use building to replace the currently vacant building at 681-697 Main Street, where Caruso's Pizzeria used to be.
Read more at themelrosemessenger.org/articles/202... #melrosema

In late July, members of the Public Safety Building Project team updated the City Council on the project. They told City Councilors that the project is currently on budget, and they expect to begin construction this fall. Read more at themelrosemessenger.org/articles/202... #melrosema

Our intern, Ellis Iurilli-Hough, spoke with Jason Merrill and Bryan Corrigan, who will be leading both the middle and high schools this upcoming school year. Read more at themelrosemessenger.org/articles/202... #melrosema

🖊️ Ellis Iurilli-Hough