Melrose Remembers Conservation Agent Eric Devlin
Written and Photographed by Ellen Putnam
On Friday morning, city staff, family, and friends attended a dedication ceremony for a bench on Ell Pond dedicated to Eric Devlin, who worked as the city's Conservation Agent before he died suddenly at the age of 37 in 2023.
Residents can enjoy this peaceful spot on Ell Pond and remember Devlin's work to protect our natural resources and to keep Ell Pond the beautiful place we know and love.
Devlin's obituary can be found here.









