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Melrose Home Sales Show Strong Median as Three Properties Top $950,000 in August

Nine of 17 recorded deeds in Melrose carried disclosed sale prices between July 31 and Aug. 29, 2026, with those transactions ranging from $425,000 to $1,110,000 and a median of $855,000. The month's standout transaction was 110 Crescent Ave., which sold for $1,110,000 to Crescent Ave. LLC. The

New Sushi Restaurant Opens First Massachusetts Location In Melrose

A new sushi restaurant opened its first Massachusetts location in Melrose this week, offering free matcha, caviar samples and a 20 percent app discount to celebrate, according to a report from Melrose Patch. The town's News Flash also posted its routine "Week Ahead" update covering muni…

Melrose Mourns Longtime Resident Kathleen Raymond, 73

Melrose mourns longtime resident Kathleen Ellen Maggio Raymond, who died at 73 this week, her family announced. Town Hall also released its regular News Flash preview, "The Week Ahead: August 31 – September 4," outlining the city's schedule for the days ahead. Legacy.com reported Raymon…

Tree Removal Begins At Common Park Ahead Of Playground Overhaul

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…

Water Main Work To Disrupt Two Melrose Neighborhoods

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 …