Per the state’s MassDOT Mobility Dashboard, both pedestrian and bicycle activity in Melrose were substantially up in 2020 when compared to 2019. People took more walking trips around Melrose in […]
MassDOT: Ped/Bike Activity in Melrose Substantially Increased in 2020 Read More »
The City of Melrose has recently kicked off a public process to conduct a feasibility study for the Ell Pond Park property. In the initial phase of the project, the
Ped/Bike Open Letter: Ell Pond Feasibility Study Read More »
Tonight, the Zoning Board of Appeals hears a request for a Chapter 40B Special Permit from local developers Carroll Co, who are looking to demolish the dilapidated commercial structure at
PBC Letter of Support: 12-16 Essex 40B Development Read More »
The Department of Conservation & Recreation recently held a “listening session” with Melrose residents and elected officials regarding a potential redesign of the intersection of Fellsway East at Washington, in
PBC Letter to DCR Endorsing Traffic Calming Efforts at Fellsway East & Washington Street Read More »
On January 7th, the DCR facilitated an informal “listening session” with Melrose residents. Melrose City Councilors Shawn MacMaster (Ward 5) and Robb Stewart (Ward 3) were in attendance, as were
Meeting Highlights: Fellsway East & Washington St “Listening Session” Read More »
Last week, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) convened the first in what is expected to be a series of public hearings on long-awaited improvements to the intersection of
Read our Letter to the DCR on the Lynn Fells/Melrose St Intersection Read More »
As previously stated, Metro Credit Union is attempting to reconfigure their lot at the corner of Main and Sylvan to feature a drive-through. Our members oppose this plan, due to
Metro Credit Union Drive-Through Continued to February 2021 Read More »
Metro Credit Union, located at the corners of Main Street and Sylvan, is proposing to add a drive-through on their lot. Our members signed a letter, which was submitted to
Melrose Ped/Bike Committee: Opposition to Metro Credit Union Drive-Through Plan Read More »
(title image courtesy milesintransit.com) In light of the dramatic plunge in daily ridership during the COVID-19 pandemic, MBTA revenues are down dramatically in FY20. Given the way that MBTA funding
MBTA Service Cuts: Proposal for Melrose Read More »
The Melrose Ped/Bike Committee congratulates the residents of Faxon Street for successfully coordinating and deploying the City’s latest “Shared Streets and Spaces” slow street installation. Residents were determined to have
Melrose’s Latest “Shared Street” Launched on Faxon Read More »
