Alderman & City Politics

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One Man’s Opinion

How to ruin Franklin Square

How to ruin Franklin Square: build an ugly building that overpowers the other buildings, and doesn’t fit in at all with everything else around it. Have you driven down Franklin St. from Stoneham and come upon this ugly monstrosity staring you in the face. I...

Views: 70 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 4, 2024 7:47am
by Willie

bobby

Fire Dept

When are they going to hire Melrose Residents?

Views: 97 Replies: 4

Last Post: May 25, 2024 11:35am
by Horace DaMan

Housing Illegal Aliens in the Melrose Army Amory

What's going on at the Army Amory

Heard a rumor that the Melrose Army Armory is being prepared to house illegal aliens. Just noticed that recently the windows and other areas are now being worked on. Does anyone have any facts on what is going on there? We know that Gov. Healy is looking for space fo...

Views: 204 Replies: 9

Last Post: May 24, 2024 6:03pm
by bobby

Joanne

Memorial Day

Just saw the event list for Memorial Day. Two of those events on the list happen every year along with the parade and two are dedication ceremonies. Which sounds like a one-time thing. Why get rid of the parade indefinitely? The parade while not a grand event at leas...

Views: 41 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 24, 2024 10:41am
by Joanne

Whistledown

Mayoral Race

Dear fellow residents, Though this board has been largely silent for some time, we need it now more than ever. There really is no other forum where actual discourse can take place. Let's get to work and talk about what's really at stake here. Melrose has been a...

Views: 607 Replies: 38

Last Post: Nov 9, 2023 3:09pm
by Stanky leg

Not-so-“Rose”y Outlook

Police

Overheard at a bar over the weekend that, a couple of years ago, on a Dui stop a couple of officers didn’t take too kindly to a suspect’s mouthing off… and they later tried to get the person beat up by a citizen they were friends with to send a mess...

Views: 465 Replies: 8

Last Post: Aug 28, 2023 5:32pm
by Get Real

Lucifer

Nightmare

What a hellish mess Melrose is these mornings. Couldn’t get out of the city! Between the train and school on W Wyoming backing up onto Main St. now W Wyoming backs up at JJ’s Thanks to the green arrow coming from Stoneham. 😖 The green isn’t long...

Views: 119 Replies: 6

Last Post: Sep 1, 2023 7:36pm
by Horror show

Geezer

Ell Pond fiasco

After essentially throwing away the $50K we reportedly spent on it last year (seems almost everything "grew back"), does anyone have any idea what we're spending this year to apparently do the same thing?? Or maybe I'm wrong and there's a new/better plan. Can someon...

Views: 89 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 5, 2023 1:39pm
by PB

Janet P

Fireworks

Why is it that the Melrose police allow the fireworks at Franklin field by a private person to go off after 4th of July? If you try lighting fireworks on 4th of July in your own backyard you would get in trouble. However, they allow a big production down at Franklin...

Views: 122 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 9, 2022 9:46pm
by Janet P

Ward 5 Vacancy

Ward 5 Vacancy

BOA decides upon its new member tonight. It will be interesting to see votes/rationales. The meeting packet with public comments is an interesting read.

Views: 1568 Replies: 48

Last Post: Mar 22, 2018 8:18pm
by Shocking!

Confused

Fire Truck blocking alley

…Anyone explain why there’s a Fire Truck blocking city hall alley? It appears it’s left outside all day??

Views: 137 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 1, 2022 2:04pm
by Confused

Ted Kenney

Halloween Celebrations Canceled in Melrose Schools Melrose

This Is No Trick. Halloween Celebrations Canceled in Melrose Schools Melrose Public Schools Superintendent Julie Kukenberger said the decision was made to promote inclusivity.

Views: 194 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 30, 2021 8:49pm
by Geezer

Mr. Clean

Parking lot behind Starbucks - a dump!

Who is responsible for the cleanliness of the the parking lot behind Starbucks? Specifically the area between the buildings and the parking spaces, it’s a dump, trash everywhere! Not a good look for any outsiders coming to fancy pants Melrose.

Views: 281 Replies: 5

Last Post: Sep 17, 2021 11:23pm
by Ted Kenney

COVID-19 DELTA

COVID-19 DELTA Variant

from that again. Today date is September 9 2021 coronavirus is a “serious threat to the people of Massachusetts, COVID-19 DELTA Variant still most concernig.

Views: 149 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 9, 2021 12:13pm
by Soxboy

Not Trump

Why mandate masks in schools?

80% of eligible Melrose residents are vaccinated. Cases remain incredibly low. Why are the schools mandating masks for all students, even vaccinated ones? Mask mandates didn’t stop the pandemic. Why are we continuing to protect those who don’t...

Views: 625 Replies: 19

Last Post: Sep 7, 2021 10:14pm
by COVID-19 DELTA

The Big Show

Melrose residents are vaccinated???

Melrose residents are vaccinated???

Views: 152 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 16, 2021 9:33pm
by Mom and Dad

Concerned Melrosian

2020 Census Results for Melrose

From data released by the U.S. Census Bureau yesterday. Population was still under 30,000. 2020 2010 Total 29,817 26,983 White 23,736 (79.6%) 24,161 Black 938 (3.1%) 625 Latino 1,353 (4.5%) 663 Asian 2,215 (7.4%) 1,020 AI/AN 17 (0.1%) 11 NH/PI 7 (0.0%)...

Views: 159 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 13, 2021 8:54am
by Concerned Melros...

I believe now 12 states require voters to show some form of photo ID

Approximately 13 other states pursuing similar legislation.

Views: 165 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 14, 2021 8:44am
by LG

Paul Brodeur

Ask the Mayor!

Fellow Citizens, Ask me any question...we have a lot of time alone so I want to keep the lines of communication open with the People. I know this is a great source of information for many of Melrose, so ask and you shall be answered! - Mayor

Views: 11512 Replies: 294

Last Post: Jun 13, 2021 1:48am
by Expiring unemplo...

Accountability Melrose

The lack of Transparency?

Why the lack of transparency? No accountability.Lack of accountability in the workplace often stems from ineffective laedership practices and mindsets and politicians and the real facts of life.Maybe the truth. This is Melrose,

Views: 247 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 3, 2021 6:50am
by Just asking

The Big Show

They should go back to having open on-site meetings where the public can show up in great numbers...

They should go back to having open on-site meetings where the public can show up in great numbers....not to do so...is an injustice to free speech.

Views: 124 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 4, 2021 11:03pm
by The Big Show

Really?

Montvale St

I just read an article on the Patch about a building proposal for a house on a piece of rock on Montvale St. If the Planning Board lets this one through they should all be asked to resign

Views: 225 Replies: 7

Last Post: Apr 27, 2021 6:49pm
by Geezer

Myron Dittmer

Please Sign Petition Against the Sale and Consumption of Alcohol on Melrose Parkland

To all interested people who wish to sign my petition against the sale & consumption on Parkland as proposed by Order 2021-104, please stop by the park next to the YMCA today or Friday beginning at noontime where I will be located with the petition. Also, feel free t...

Views: 151 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 26, 2021 7:43pm
by Concerned Melros...

Myron Dittmer

City Council to Decide Tuesday, April 20th to Allow Sale & Consumption of Alcohol on City Parks

The City Council at their Tuesday, April 2oth meeting at 7:45PM will vote on Order 2021-104, which will delete the Ordinance section 172-2, which does not allow sale or consumption of alcohol on Parkland in Melrose. I need your help in defeating this order otherwi...

Views: 284 Replies: 12

Last Post: Apr 22, 2021 3:14pm
by Concerned Melros...

What happened?

What happened to the City Clerk?

Does anyone have insight about the new city clerk? The current one was doing a good job yet she had to reapply for the position and then she and another finalist dropped out of the running before the vote. Why?

Views: 328 Replies: 6

Last Post: Apr 21, 2021 12:10am
by Not Surprised

Myron Dittmer

The Sale of Alcohol on Fairways at Mount Hood Golf Course - A Bad Idea

To the residents of Melrose - I need your help! At a recent Park Commission meeting, the Commissioners are again looking into the possibility of selling alcohol using beverage carts on the fairways on our city-owned golf course at Mount Hood. This presents added safe...

Views: 503 Replies: 30

Last Post: Apr 15, 2021 11:34am
by John from Melros...

ALCOHOL GOLF

ALCOHOL ON THE GOLF COURSE

All meetings be open to all.Public meetings are held to engage a wide audience in information sharing and discussion ... Public meetings are familiar, established ways for people come together to express their opinions,hear a public speaker or proposed plan,engage in...

Views: 187 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 8, 2021 6:51am
by John from Melros...

Your Money

Why the lack of transparency? No accountability.Lack of accountability in the workplace often stems

Views: 185 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 5, 2021 6:42pm
by Willie

On The Right Side Of History

What's good for my Country, My Family and Money In My Pocket!

The Election is so important to America. The left is trying to erase the 2nd Amendment you need to vote all RED. Do Not Vote Biden/1970 Vote TRUMP/2020 he is the leader that will take US into the 20th century.

Views: 248 Replies: 3

Last Post: Apr 5, 2021 7:33am
by John from Melros...

Frances

Health Dept closes salons

"The Health Department is issuing an emergency order shutting down all personal care businesses, including hair salons, barber shops, nail salons, massage and body work, permanent makeup, and lash extensions." Now that's what is called leadership! We knew Ruth and...

Views: 431 Replies: 5

Last Post: Apr 3, 2021 2:56pm
by No accountabilit...

Family and Friends

Life

Our family is the proverbial egg that we were hatched from. Everything about who we are, both our nature and nurture comes from our family. Often in western society, we stray far from our family and may not talk to them for years at a time. We may feel that we have n...

Views: 155 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 3, 2021 2:41pm
by Family and Frien...

Melrosian

Opioid

Saw on Melrose Patch a list of Ma towns and the opioid overdoses compared to previous years. Melrose went from 2 one year then 10 ! MAAV does a great job helping our youth with dating violence but what do we have for drug awareness. This is scary I don’...

Views: 567 Replies: 7

Last Post: Mar 19, 2021 2:42pm
by Comedian

Electioneer

2021 Election

Looking forward to the 2021 Melrose election, who’s planning on running for council and school committee?

Views: 440 Replies: 6

Last Post: Mar 14, 2021 7:19am
by John from Melros...

Jim

What’s Brodeur’s deal?

Am I the only person in this town who didn’t realize what a left-wing hippie whiner Brodeur is? Has he always been this way? He was a no-name state rep of course who never really did anything but I’ve been really surprised at how far left he leans in a to...

Views: 444 Replies: 6

Last Post: Mar 13, 2021 7:42am
by John from Melros...

the mole

VFW sold

Planning and the Mayor. Another Melrose institution lost the Mayor and planning office have worked out a deal for more apartments in town the VFW at the Highland is closing and a five story building with a bar/restaurant is planned on the station side. A former St...

Views: 349 Replies: 6

Last Post: Mar 12, 2021 6:56pm
by Mom and Dad

smart or stupid

Why Did The Greatest Quarterback Of All Times Not Wear A Mask???

He knows he needs oxygen, not going to be brainwashed and paranoid, listening to a non politically scientist.

Views: 183 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 13, 2021 9:19am
by smart or stupid

tech control

Facts is what this man says he does accomplished

The left is trying to shame voters not to vote for the 45th man in power who has just did a great mission.

Views: 238 Replies: 5

Last Post: Nov 3, 2020 11:35am
by Concerned Melros...

Wake Up People/Walk Away!

Let The People Decide For Themselves....

Not Facebook, Twitter, Silicone Valley, Left, Right, Red, Blue, Media, Melrose Cares, we the people have a mind of our own. I am sure people have now figured out who stared the HATE. I would like to thank, Wolf Blister for going right at NP....a check will soon be co...

Views: 231 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 18, 2020 11:13am
by Wake Up People/W...

Concerned About Racism

Ward Hamilton - Defender of the Red Raider Slur

Why aren't the political activists in MORE calling out this guy, Ward Hamilton, who is running for School Committee? Just a couple years ago, he was one of the most strident apologists for the "Red Raider" slur used in the Melrose schools and sports teams. His action...

Views: 639 Replies: 18

Last Post: Oct 29, 2020 8:01pm
by insider

Midge Dowling

The Hired Help

I'm getting sick of the wealthier residents giving the hired help lunch breaks only to tell them to sit on MY clean doorsteps and eat their spuckie sandwiches and drink their canned root beer only to have them leave the cans and the smelly waxy spuckie wrappers for m...

Views: 254 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 24, 2020 6:34pm
by 5-1

chuck t

what happened to brandon reid? Is he on the ballot in nov?

Views: 222 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 17, 2020 5:53pm
by Melrose Mongoose

Melrose Cares Admins

Nonsense Removed

Nonsense conspiracy theories and hate speech will be removed, regardless of party or affiliation. Similarly, posts that are simply rehashes of political propaganda will be removed. This is a privately sponsored website for legitimate dialogue about legitimate Melrose...

Views: 188 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 7, 2020 11:35am
by Melrose Cares Ad...

Aloyisious

FREE Tibet!

Free him NOOOW!!!!

Views: 167 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 6, 2020 3:50pm
by Tom

Ricky

Sanders, AOC and Biden Are Advocating The Quick Sand of Socialism

The convention was basically a "Reunion of the architect's of the Iraq war.

Views: 185 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 21, 2020 5:57am
by Geezer

Bob

The project money for the library should be put back in the city buget.

The money would be wasted.

Views: 255 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 14, 2020 12:51pm
by Lisa

The former vice-president has a lot going for him...

He also has a lot going against him. In 2016, the self-proclaimed "Democratic socialist" so every vote counts the first Tuesday in November.

Views: 154 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 30, 2020 9:48am
by JB

Saturday 7 18 2020

Melrose COVID-19 Testing Extended 7 18 2020

MELROSE, MA - Drive-thru testing for COVID-19 will continue Saturday after hours-long wait times Friday. The testing will be in the same location from 1-6 p.m. If you do come, wear a mask and do not bring any pets. Results are expected within 48 hours.A medical worke...

Views: 199 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 20, 2020 9:45pm
by Geezer

11zulu

Encore North

Encore North Their back The so called Veterans post on Chipman ave is back (again). Managed by non-veterans and a Boston Fed court officer. Sit at the bar get pull tabs from the office or go to the back room for electronic poker machines. Health protocols be dammed...

Views: 233 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 16, 2020 5:49pm
by Caveat E

Melrose Uncovered

Five Million Dollar So-Called Error in School Budget Revealed

Did any individual on the BOA even demonstrate a wrinkled brow when Gerry Mroz revealed a week ago that the school administration (aka super and SC, because they act in perfect harmony without a hint of due diligence of actual oversight, now headed by a convicted fel...

Views: 969 Replies: 30

Last Post: Jun 18, 2019 8:56pm
by Oldie

Mayor needs to go

Melrose will be a city known as the left

This is a disgrace to the city of Melrose if you was ready to sell your home do it now. The mayor is going to get worst and put this city into a shambolic state.

Views: 320 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jul 11, 2020 2:10pm
by Soxboy

Melrose Cares: Open Community Dialogue