In celebration of Earth Week 2021, the Melrose Energy Commission published a “Go Green Pledge” which challenges residents to take immediate steps to curb their impacts on the local environment. […]
Want to “Go Green” for Earth Day? Replace One Car Trip per Day Read More »
We are thrilled to share the news that the City has decided to bring back the “Slow Streets” program launched last year through a MassDOT “Shared Streets and Spaces” grant.
City Announces 2021 Return of the “Slow Streets” Program Read More »
Mayor Brodeur has submitted plans to establish what he describes as a year-round outdoor dining patio on a portion of the city-owned parcel directly behind Rising Eagle, off Central Terrace.
PBC Letter of Support: Outdoor Dining Patio off Central Terrace Read More »
Last fall, Metro Credit Union — located at the corner of Main and Sylvan, near the Malden border — submitted plans to the city to construct a drive-through on the
Metro Credit Union Withdraws Plans for Drive-Through Read More »
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 »
