City of Melrose - City Government

06/17/2026

On Monday, June 15, the Melrose City Council voted unanimously to approve Mayor Jen Grigoraitis’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027 in the amount of $126,652,797. For the first time in the City’s history, the budget includes capital line items for one-time purchases including school technology, a new police cruiser, EMS and Fire equipment, traffic calming, roadway and school building repairs, and other important and previously underfunded priorities and needs.

“Thanks to direct community investment from the 2025 override, this budget adheres to fiscal best practices for sustainability and stability while investing wisely in the services and programs our community needs,” said Mayor Jen Grigoraitis. “I’m grateful to the city’s finance team, led by CFO Kerri Golden, and all of our department heads and staff for their diligent and thoughtful work in preparing budgets that meet this city’s needs while always respecting and safeguarding the public funds that make this budget possible.”

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06/16/2026

It was great to welcome Congresswoman Katherine Clark to Melrose this morning to celebrate over $1.1 million she and her team returned to Melrose to support stormwater management and school safety priorities.

“Whip Clark always delivers for Melrose, and we're thankful for this funding for local climate change mitigation, economic development, and school safety priorities,” said Mayor Jen Grigoraitis. “The Memorial Hall parking lot redesign will mitigate stormwater flooding and ensure continued access to our local small businesses, medical care, and downtown grocery store, especially for our low-income, elderly, and limited-mobility residents. The Melrose Public Schools public address system upgrades in our school buildings will safeguard reliable communications that keep our students, staff, and first responders safe.”

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

Attention Residents! This Saturday (6/20) from 8 AM – 12 PM, Melrose residents can attend the Town of Stoneham Household Hazardous Waste Day at Stoneham High School (149 Franklin St).

Proof of residency is required. Fees are below for Melrose residents (Payable with checks ONLY, to “City of Melrose”):
1/4 trunk load – $41.00
1/2 trunk load – $49.00
Full trunk load – $81.00

Please note: Containers will not be returned.

Since the improper disposal of hazardous waste is dangerous for Department of Public Works employees and harmful to the environment, we encourage you to take advantage of this event.

Questions? Email [email protected] or call the Department of Public Works: 781-665-0142.

06/15/2026

The Melrose Council on Aging is offering a wide variety of FREE programs for older residents this week.

On Monday from 1 to 2:30, bring any of your technology questions or issues to walk-in tech support office hours with the .

Tuesday at 9 a.m., the monthly men’s breakfast group will have a special Father’s Day-themed breakfast with steak and eggs and Belgian waffles (please register in advance).

On Wednesday morning, join your fellow residents for a coffee hour from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. with Bumi the therapy dog, or attend the Flamingo Bash Memory Café (sign-ups appreciated) from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The memory café, a welcoming and stigma-free social gathering for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers, will include a mocktail demonstration, appetizers, and take-home mocktail recipes.

Finally, on Thursday, take a free personal finance and cybersecurity seminar offered by from 2 to 3 p.m.

To register for any of these events or to get more information, please call 781-662-6886. The Milano Center has an exciting summer ahead, so there’s no time like the present to get involved!

06/14/2026

Melrose is so proud of Frantzdy Pierrot, MHS graduate and World Cup soccer player! Last night, he took on Team Scotland with his teammates from Haiti. With two local favorites in the match, it was impossible to tamp down our excitement!

Officially, Pierrot was here to lead the country of his birth (Haiti) onto one of the world’s greatest sporting stages.

06/12/2026

Earlier this week, Mayor Jen joined State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian to wish a happy 103rd birthday to Anita Schlesinger at The Residence at Melrose Station. Happy birthday to a remarkable Melrose resident!

06/11/2026

Mayor Jen joined Steph Zabel, Executive Director & Market Manager of the , to ring the opening bell today for the first outdoor market of the season! The Melrose Farmers Market is held every Thursday, 2:30pm – 6:30pm, at Bowden Park!

06/11/2026

This week, the Melrose School Committee and the Melrose Educators Union (MEU) ratified new 3-year contracts for the teachers and paraprofessionals of the Melrose Public Schools. This comprehensive agreement is made possible especially by the budget funds made available by the Prop. 2 ½ override approved by Melrose voters last year.

School Committee Chair Seamus Kelley: “By working together, we have secured an agreement that honors the essential role our educators play, stabilizes our district, and ensures our classrooms remain places where every student can thrive. I extend my deepest thanks to the negotiation teams for their hard work and to the Melrose community for making this progress possible through last year’s override vote.”

Leslie Means, MEU president and teacher: “We are pleased to have reached an agreement that reflects the hard work, professionalism, and dedication of educators and support staff across Melrose. This outcome is the result of countless hours of thoughtful discussion and advocacy by members of our negotiating teams, and I am deeply grateful for the commitment and perseverance they brought to the process. While no agreement can fully address every priority or concern, we believe this contract represents meaningful progress for teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrative assistants, and provides a strong foundation for continuing to support both educators and students. We look forward to moving ahead together and maintaining a collaborative relationship with the School Committee and district leadership in the years ahead.”

Superintendent Cari Berman: “This collaborative effort produced a sustainable and competitive agreement that honors our workforce while remaining firmly within the district's long term financial means based on currently known fiscal projections. I’m grateful to our educators and the Melrose School Committee for their cooperation and creativity in negotiating and finalizing this agreement. By investing in and supporting our dedicated staff, this agreement strengthens our ability to provide high quality instruction, foster student growth and achievement, and meet the diverse needs of learners across the district.”

06/08/2026

An unidentified dog was found in the Mt. Hood area early this morning. If you’re missing your pup, please contact the Melrose Police Department at 781‑665‑1212 or the Melrose Health Department at 781‑979‑4130 or [email protected].