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A Closer Look: New Northeast Metro Tech High School Building to Open This Fall
This September, the new Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School building in Wakefield will open to students, bringing with it new learning opportunities and a new facility to replace the current aging building.
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SDM Foundation Celebrates Ten Years and Leadership Transition
This summer, SDM Foundation will be celebrating ten years of providing free technology education to the community. The organization will see a leadership transition as well.
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Table Four Brings Wine, Cheese, and Good Company to Cedar Park
A new gem is opening this week — Table Four Melrose, a wine and cheese bar that brings European charm right to our city. This cozy spot is the realization of a longtime dream by Melrosian Lorrie Overgaag, and it’s one you’ll want to linger in.
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Hamilton Hall Lecture Series Returns to Promote Lifelong Learning
Once again this year, Melrose residents will have the chance to hear some of the leading experts in global affairs discuss the most important and compelling issues of the day.
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Melrose First Responders Conquer the BFit Challenge
Congratulations to the Melrose Police and Fire Departments for an outstanding showing at the BFit Challenge at TD Garden, braving a snowy Sunday to represent our city with pride.
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Congregational Retirement Homes to Expand to Green Street Baptist Church Building
Last week, Congregational Retirement Homes purchased the Green Street Baptist Church building, which came up for sale after the congregation closed its doors last year. Congregational Retirement Homes plans to remodel the former church building to create at least 30 new affordable housing units for seniors.
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MLK Day of Service Brings Community Together
Hundreds of residents came out to eat together, enjoy a free concert, and engage in volunteer and learning opportunities, all in honor of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Developers Preview Plans for Historic Benjamin Lynde House Site
On Monday evening, the Historical Commission heard a presentation from developers who are purchasing the historic Benjamin Lynde House on Main Street about their plans for the property. The house was once owned by Benjamin Lynde, a minuteman who fought in the Battle of Lexington and Concord.
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Melrose Holistic Health and Wellness Expo
On Sunday, Lorie Callahan, who runs Energy Center Alignment sound healing behind Main Street, and the Melrose Chamber of Commerce cohosted the first Melrose Holistic Health and Wellness Expo in the Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School cafeteria.
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New Door Installation at the Melrose YMCA
Our beloved Melrose YMCA is getting a little love — and an important upgrade.
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League of Women Voters Will Close Without New Leadership
The Melrose chapter of the League of Women Voters has announced that, if new leadership cannot be found by next month, they will need to dissolve the chapter.