The Melrose Messenger

Melrose Running Club Welcomes Runners of All Kinds

With good weather finally here to stay (we hope!) and the Boston Marathon coming up on Monday, Melrosians who have been stuck inside throughout the long, cold winter might feel inspired to get in shape by running outside.

Melrose Little League Opens a New Baseball Season

On Saturday, April 5th, the Melrose Little League opened its 2025 season with its traditional parade and ceremony. Despite the wet weather, Little Leaguers and their coaches marched from City Hall to the Lewis Monk field on Tremont Street, where ceremonies were held to kick off the new season.

Rotary Club Contributes to Memorial Hall Restoration

On March 6th, the Melrose Rotary Club approved a donation of $20,000 to The Friends of Memorial Hall. These funds will help pay for the ongoing renovations to the Memorial Hall building on Main Street.

YMCA's LiveSTRONG Program Promotes Fitness for Cancer Survivors

The Melrose Family YMCA, with its historic building in the center of downtown, is a mainstay of community life. The YMCA provides a wide range of programs and services to people of all ages and needs.

Melrose Family Room Finds a New Home at Melrose Highlands

In December, the Melrose Family Room, which has been a resource for young families in Melrose and surrounding communities for over 35 years, moved from its longtime home in the Green Street Baptist Church to a new space at Melrose Highlands Congregational Church.

DPW and Zero Waste Melrose Promote Recycling and Responsible Waste Removal

The start of spring is a time when many of us are seized by an urge to clean out - to sort through all the “stuff” that we routinely collect and to lighten our load. However, doing so in a safe and environmentally responsible fashion can be a challenge.

Molly’s Bookstore Celebrates Two Years as Melrose’s Local Bookstore

Last week, Molly’s Bookstore celebrated its second anniversary. In the two years since it opened, Molly’s has become an anchor in Melrose, offering not only books, but also a place for people of all ages to gather and find community.

The Bridge Hosts Annual Community Reading Day in Melrose Schools

On Tuesday, almost 100 Melrose residents came into preschool and elementary classrooms to read to students for Community Reading Day, an annual event that many Melrosians look forward to every year.

Council on Aging Pursues Age- and Dementia-Friendly Designation

The Melrose Council on Aging is working toward making Melrose a more inclusive and supportive community for all residents, regardless of age or ability.

With support from a Field Demonstration Grant from the Massachusetts Councils on Aging, the Melrose Council on Aging is pursuing official Age-Friendly and Dementia-Friendly designation from the Commonwealth.

New Collaborations Are Cooking in The Kitchen

On Saturday, The Bread Shop had its grand opening at The Kitchen, drawing people of all ages who were eager to pick up loaves of fresh bread and try out breakfast sandwiches and coffee.

Melrosians Attend Presidents Day Rally at City Hall

On Presidents Day, despite icy streets and freezing temperatures, over 100 residents gathered in front of City Hall to participate in a rally organized by Mobilize Melrose to express opposition to President Donald Trump’s administration and protest against Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Melrose-Based Middlesex County Baby Café Hosts Fundraiser for Breastfeeding Support

On February 12th, the Middlesex County Baby Café, which provides a free, drop-in breastfeeding support group in Melrose at the Church of the Nazarene, will be hosting a fundraiser at T’ahpas 529 to further their mission of helping parents in the region make breastfeeding work for them.

Planted Organic Cafe Opens on Main Street

Last week, Planted Organic Cafe celebrated its Grand Opening on Main Street and officially stepped onto the downtown Melrose food scene. A collaboration between Melrose natives Zack Pietrantonio and Jenine Wright, who owns Fit Life, Planted rounds out the breakfast and lunch options on Main Street and makes healthy, clean eating easy and delicious.