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Campaign launches for ranked choice voting

Proponents launch campaign to bring ranked choice voting to Melrose elections. From our own coverage: Melrose September home sales range $575,000 to $2.4 million. Also in today's brief (6 items): Campaign launches to bring ranked choice voting to Melrose; Melrose soccer faces Woburn Mem…

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Melrose Home Sales Range From $575,000 to $2.4 Million in September

Melrose recorded 20 property transfers between Sept. 11 and Oct. 10, with 10 carrying a sale price so far, ranging from $575,000 to $2.4 million and a median of $962,850. The month's top sale was 14 Chipman Ave., which sold for $2.4 million, transferring from Melrose Veterans Building Association

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Council declines to reappoint Memorial Hall trustee

Melrose City Council votes against reappointing longtime Memorial Hall board member Michael Margolis. Also in today's brief (13 items): City Council declines to reappoint Memorial Hall trustee; City posts week-ahead bulletin for Oct. 12 to 16; Soccer Night draws families to Fred Green F…

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Two new officers join police department

Melrose Police swears in two new officers who begin 12 weeks of field training. Also in today's brief (3 items): Melrose Police swears in two new officers; Welcome to Melrose meeting for new residents; Town offices closed Monday for Indigenous Peoples Day.

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Campaign launches for ranked choice voting

Melrose residents launch a campaign to bring ranked choice voting to municipal elections. From our own coverage: Melrose home sales span $376,000 to $1.55 million. Also in today's brief (3 items): Campaign launches for ranked choice voting; New residents welcome session set for Oct. 7.

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School delays playground months after tragedy

Melrose school holds off opening new playground to students months after a tragedy. Also in today's brief (5 items): School delays playground opening after tragedy; Town posts Week Ahead preview for Oct. 5 to 9; Melrose freshman football hosts Westport; Arlington soccer squads travel to…

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Power plan comment period opens

Melrose opens 30-day comment period on revised community power plan. Also in today's brief (4 items): Comment period opens on community power plan; City sets flu clinic schedule for 2026; Patch covers community power comment window; New residents meeting set at town hall area.

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Melrose Home Sales Top $1 Million in Four of September's Priciest Deeds

Melrose recorded 17 property transfers between Aug. 28 and Sept. 26, though only 9 carried a recorded sale price so far, ranging from $376,000 to $1,260,500 with a median of $893,000. The month's top sale was 286 Porter St., which sold for $1,260,500 on Sept. 3. Notably, 8 of the 17 recorded deeds

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Schools finish override-funded summer upgrades

Melrose schools completed summer improvements funded by the override, including restroom renovations and accessibility upgrades. Also in today's brief (3 items): Schools finish override-funded summer building upgrades; Dunton Playground reopens after equipment renovation; Freshman socce…

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