City councilors Devin Romanul (Ward 7) and Ryan Williams (at-large) have co-sponsored an ordinance which proposes to update the city’s current ordinance on snow and ice removal from public sidewalks. […]
Committee Supports Updated Snow Clearing Ordinance Read More »
Note: the below open letter was written by community members who live in the neighborhood near the intersections of Lynn Fells Parkway and Linden, Bellevue, Elm, and Batchelder Streets. On
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR), the state agency which has authority over the intersection of Lynn Fells Parkway with Melrose and Crystal Streets, recently held a public
Committee Follow-Up Letter on Lynn Fells/Crystal Street Intersection Read More »
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), which is responsible for operation of the Lynn Fells Parkway, recently revealed a proposed design for updating the intersection of the parkway
If you’re like us, one of the main features attracting you to Melrose was its incredible potential as a walkable city. Much of our advocacy focuses on strengthening the qualities that
Do You Have 5 Minute to Support “Walkable”Housing in Melrose? Read More »
On March 7th, the Melrose Office of Planning & Community Development submitted a Housing Production Plan to the city council for review. A Housing Production Plan (HPP) is a specific
Letter of Support: Housing Production Plan Read More »
Last week, the City of Melrose released a community survey designed to solicit feedback on the road reconfiguration pilot currently in place between West Wyoming Avenue and Sylvan Street. You can find
Action Alert! Take the “South” Main Street Pilot Survey Read More »
The Melrose Ped/Bike Committee is committed to creating safer streets in Melrose for all residents. There are many reasons a person may not feel safe in his or her neighborhood
Traffic Calming as an Alternative Form of Public Safety Read More »
(UPDATE: want to share your support for the pilot directly with the city, or give feedback on how the final implementation could be even safer? Make sure to fill out
Ped/Bike Committee Statement – Lower Main Street Pilot Read More »
If you ask any elected official in Melrose to name the number one complaint they receive from residents, they’ll probably all give you the same answer: speeding and unsafe driving.
