Melrose Select Board Rejects All Main Street Sidewalk Bids, Defers Project to 2027
Melrose Select Board rejects all Main Street Sidewalk bids and defers the project to 2027 after costs far exceeded estimates.
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Melrose Council Approves Firefighter Hires and BCA Data Agreement at June Meeting
Melrose City Council approved a broad slate of personnel and administrative actions at its June 17 meeting.
Melrose Select Board approves $170,445 insurance renewal and two EMT hires
Melrose Select Board approves $170,445 property insurance renewal and two EMT hires at May 21 meeting.
Melrose Select Board Sets $150,000 City Administrator Salary, Picks June 30 Interview Date
Melrose Select Board approves $150,000 city administrator pay ceiling and hires two police officers.
Melrose Officials Outline FY2027 Budget Timeline, Override Impact
MELROSE — March 27, 2026 — Melrose Mayor Jen Grigoraitis, City Council President Brad Freeman, and School Committee Chair Seamus Kelly outlined the city's FY2027 budget calendar in a March 27 "Melrose Minute" segment. The School Committee budget was set to be released the following week, with the
Melrose Council Tables Genio Deal, Approves Park Restroom Contract and Liquor License
Melrose tables downtown Genio donation agreement over environmental liability concerns.
Melrose City Council Approves New Police Officer, Pickleball Court, and Fire Hall Equipment
Melrose City Council approves new police officer hire and executive search process after city administrator resigns.
Melrose Council Accepts Jennie-O Land Donation, Pursues Demolition Grant for Downtown Redevelopment
Melrose, Minnesota City Council unanimously accepted a six-parcel downtown land donation from Jennie-O Foods and approved a state demolition grant application at its January 15 meeting.
Melrose Council Adopts $1.67 Million Tax Levy, Hires New City Clerk
Melrose City Council unanimously adopts a $1,674,000 tax levy and full 2026 budget at its December 18 meeting.
Melrose Accepts Verizon Tower Lease at $35,000 Annually, Avoids Vacancy Risk
Melrose City Council accepts Verizon's reduced cell tower lease of $35,000 a year, averting a potential vacancy.