Car crashes into tree in Melrose
A car crashed into a tree in Melrose early Wednesday. Emergency crews were seen at the crash site on Lynn Fells Parkway around 2 a.m.Read More
Melrose organizations double donation goal in support of Malden charity
A Malden charity, the Housing Families Organization, was lacking donations for their annual toy drive. When several organizations from Melrose heard about it, they cameRead More
Police investigate armed robbery of Melrose gas station
Police are looking for a man accused of robbing a Melrose gas station with a knife early Thursday, according to the Melrose Police Department. AtRead More
Police investigate vandalism at Jewish cemetery in Melrose
A headstone was hit by vandals at a Jewish cemetery in Melrose. Police said it happened on Tuesday at Workmen’s Circle Cemetery on Broadway. TheyRead More
Rally calls for change following recent reports of racism at Melrose schools
A group rallied outside Melrose City Hall Tuesday to highlight what some parents call troubling racial disparities within Melrose schools. Members of the community calledRead More
Melrose school district investigating after fifth grader says classmate cut her braid
An 11-year-old girl said her braid was cut while she was in class at her Melrose school on Tuesday. The mother of this fifth graderRead More
Melrose firefighter used dead teen’s identity to be hired, investigators say
A Melrose firefighter was arrested and is now facing federal charges, as investigators said he got hired in January using a stolen identity. The CityRead More
Melrose fire chief on leave amid investigation into alleged policy violation
Melrose Fire Chief Ed Collina has been placed on leave pending the outcome of an investigation into an alleged violation of a city policy. CollinaRead More
Person taken into custody after large police presence in Melrose
A suspect is in custody after a large police response on Saturday. Melrose police say officers responding to Sylvan Street between Lebanon and Linwood AvenueRead More
Melrose man continues tradition of giving back to community with free Thanksgiving meals
A man in Melrose continued a decades-long tradition Thursday by offering free Thanksgiving meals for those who need a little something extra to be thankfulRead More