City crews began clearing trees at Common Park this week, the first step toward a renovation that will replace the park's playground equipment. Melrose Patch reported the work in "Tree Work Underway Ahead Of Melrose Park And Playground Renovation," describing the tree removal as a "larg…

Melrose will see temporary water shutoffs and traffic disruptions in two neighborhoods as water main work continues, Melrose Patch reports. The outlet's report, "Melrose Water Main Projects Expected To Affect Two Neighborhoods," warns residents in the affected areas to prepare for both …

Early voting opened in Melrose this week ahead of the Massachusetts State Primary Election on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Residents can now cast ballots in advance of primary day rather than waiting to vote in person on Sept. 1 itself, according to a Melrose Patch report on the local voting sched…