The Melrose Messenger

The Art of Words Opens at Follow Your Art

The Art of Words returned to the Big Yellow House for the sixth year, pairing up writers and artists in an exchange that always yields an exciting range of work.

New Little Free Pantry Opens Thanks To Community Effort

The Little Free Food Pantry has been blessed, the ribbon has been cut, and the doors are officially OPEN! And here’s what makes this story so incredible: The entire pantry was DONATED.

Ranked Choice Voting Proponents Launch Campaign to Alter Municipal Voting In Melrose

Sips For Scholarships Honors Melrose Grad Ray Rocha

Melrose Veterans Receive Medals of Fidelity

A Busy Saturday In Melrose Built Community Connections

Last Saturday saw the return, for the 8th year, of Porchfest, one of Melrose's favorite fall community events.

Follow Your Art Celebrates Its Big Yellow House

Follow Your Art Community Studios threw a fantastic party last Friday night — and what a celebration it was!

Melrose Soccer Teams Kick Off The 2026 Season

The 2026 World Cup soccer tournament generated a wave of enthusiasm for the soccer throughout the country. This fall, the Melrose High School men’s and women’s soccer teams hope to sustain that enthusiasm with success in the Middlesex League, even as they adapt to a new league scheduling format.

Slurp Noodle Bar Opens On Main Street

Welcome to the neighborhood, Slurp Noodle! Slurp Noodle had its soft opening last weekend at 478 Main Street, the former home of Comella’s.

Victorian Fair Went On Despite Rain

Melrose saw its second consecutive rainy Victorian Fair this weekend, but while the crowds might have been lighter than in some years, attendees made up for it in enthusiasm.

Melrose Observes 25th Anniversary of September 11th Attacks

Melrose observed the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks with a ceremony honoring Melrose High School graduate Raymond J. Rocha and a ceremony honoring the public safety officers who were killed in the attacks.

State Primary Election Results: Lipper-Garabedian, Migliorelli Win

Melrose voters saw a number of contested races in the state primary election this year, and we have the results of those races here.

Melrose Raises Flag for Overdose Awareness

Last Friday, Melrose City Hall hosted a flag raising event in recognition of Overdose Awareness. The event recognized the reality of substance abuse problems in our community, honored those who have been lost to substance abuse, and reflected on the possibility and hope of recovery.

Fells-Focused Gallery Show At The Beebe Estate

This month, the Coffee Shop Artists are presenting a gallery show at the Beebe Estate focused on the Middlesex Fells.

Follow Your Art Brings New Mural to Roosevelt School Library

As students and staff return to the Roosevelt School, they will notice something pretty magical on the wall of the library — a colorful mural that turns a bookshelf into a celebration of some of our most beloved children’s books!

Tree On Melrose Common Playground Identified As Hazard And Removed Prior To Playground Renovation

The large, beloved scarlet oak tree at the Melrose Common playground was removed this week when, during routine tree work ahead of a planned playground renovation, the city’s Tree Warden identified the tree as an immediate danger.