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Roosevelt Elementary playground meets fundraising goal

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:20:36 GMT

Thanks to your hard work and financial contributions, the Roosevelt Elementary School PTO is proud to announce that we have met our fundraising goal for the new playground! This year alone, the Roosevelt community has raised over $25,000 for the playground. This is in addition to the $19,000 that the PTO has contributed from prior year funds.

Plans for Melrose neighborhoods to be reviewed

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:38:46 GMT

A public meeting is slated for Wednesday in Melrose to discuss public transit-oriented development near the Cedar Park and Highland commuter rail stations.

Mystic Valley baseball players named to Commonwealth Athletic Conference all star team

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:20:36 GMT

Three members of Mystic Valleys baseball team were recently named to the Commonwealth Athletic Conference all star team.

Mystic Valley holds awards night for student-athletes

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:05:25 GMT

Certificates were given to Mystic Valleys student-athletes. Individual Most Valuable Player, Most Improved Player, and Eagle Awards were given for each sport. The Eagle Award is given to the student athlete that best exemplifies the ideals of Mystic Valley athletics.

Somerville, Melrose, Lexington high schoolers among finalists for DA's PSA project

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 20:48:03 GMT

Entries from Lexington High School, Melrose High School, Nashoba Valley Regional Technical High School, and two from Somerville High School are among the finalists, according to an announcement from Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan.

Mystic Valley Charter School holds lunch for Class of 2013

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:36:59 GMT

The Mystic Valley Class of 2013 gathered at the 576 Eastern Avenue campus for the annual Senior Lunch. The room was filled with the students and their families as well as all of Mystic Valleys faculty and staff.

Local high schoolers chosen as finalists in PSA Project

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:27:43 GMT

Empowering students to speak up to help those in need was the theme of the top five student videos in the fifth annual PSA Project hosted by Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Middlesex Partnerships for Youth, Inc.

Melrose residents participate in The Walk for Hunger

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 22:47:11 GMT

Melrose residents Roxie Roman and Charmaine Guill walked together at Project Breads 45th Walk for Hunger

Foreclosures down in Melrose, but not as much as state

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:25:27 GMT

Foreclosure actions have been on the decline in Melrose so far this year, but the drop has not been as pronounced as the state as a whole, according to recently released real estate data.

Mystic Valley baseball, softball teams bow from tournament

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:23:17 GMT

The MV girls were seeded No. 18 in the North Division 3 Sectional but almost pulled off a big comeback in front of a large crowd that traveled to Newton to see them play No. 2 Mt. Alvernia Saturday.

Mystic Valley crew shines in championship meet

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:20:36 GMT

For a team who has not let up all season, the MPSRA State Championship meet was a fitting cap to the Mystic Valley Crew Team's best season yet.

Senator Katherine Clark meets YouthBuild participants

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:20:36 GMT

Participants from the YouthBuild program met with Senator Katherine Clark (D-5th Middlesex) to discuss this unique work-study program and the important life skills they have gained since participating.

Meet the author: Jack Driscoll at Milano Senior Center June 12

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:20:36 GMT

Jack Driscoll, Melrose native and author of his family memoir, Picnic for Twelve, will be at the Milano Senior Center to share delightful stories of days gone by with his family of 12.

What's the best independent coffee shop in Greater Boston?

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:47:33 GMT

We're obsessed with coffee over at Boston.com, so wanted to put together Coffee Week to celebrate all things java! New interactives, maps, and galleries for the caffeine-obsessed will be unveiled each day this week. On Sunday, we wrote and mapped...

Middlesex Sheriff's office warns of phone scam

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:02:26 GMT

The Middlesex Sheriffs Office is warning citizens of a telephone scam involving individuals falsely claiming to work for the office.

Malden Catholic releases graduation photos

Fri, 31 May 2013 20:47:28 GMT

The following was submitted by Malden Catholic: Left to right, the Malden Catholic Salutatorian Daniel Esposito of Stoneham, Principal Brother Thomas Puccio, CFX, Ed.D., and Valedictorian Nicholas Holmes of Revere. Esposito will attend Brandeis and Holmes will attend Harvard. Malden...

Local students graduate from Boston College High

Fri, 31 May 2013 20:09:20 GMT

On Sunday, May 19, 2013, at Boston College High Schools 149th Commencement, President William Kemeza and the Board of Trustees were pleased to present diplomas to 334 members of the class of 2013.

Mystic Valley softball wins tournament opener, 19-6

Fri, 31 May 2013 15:43:38 GMT

The Mystic Valley girls' softball team topped New Mission 19-6, in the preliminary round of the North Division 3 tournament Thursday in Hyde Park.

Zwirko announces candidacy for alderman at large

Thu, 30 May 2013 15:05:51 GMT

In his first campaign for elected office, Mike Zwirko of Derby Road recently took out nomination papers for Melrose alderman at large.

Melrose landlord fined for discriminatory Craigslist ad

Wed, 29 May 2013 16:12:09 GMT

A Melrose landlord and property manager were ordered to pay over $38,000 in penalties for a Craigslist ad that discriminated against families with young children, according to prosecutors.

Mystic Valley inducts 18 into National Honor Society

Wed, 29 May 2013 15:52:13 GMT

The Mystic Valley Regional Charter School recently inducted 18 new members into the schools chapter of the National Honor Society.

State Senator Karen Spilka eyes run for Congress

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:59:48 GMT

Massachusetts state Senator Karen Spilka has one more reason for supporting Ed Markey's campaign for U.S. Senate. If Markey wins the seat vacated by John Kerry in the special June 25 election, Spilka said she will run for Markey's seat in the U.S. House.

Polymnia goes to Broadway and Beyond

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

Polymnia Choral Societys Pops Concert, Saturday, June 1, will feature Broadway tunes, popular local tenor Joseph Holmes, Blue of a Kind, a jazz combo, and two Melrose teens, winners of Polymnias Spotlight on High School Talent contest. The concert, under the direction of Murray Kidd, will be held at 7:30 pm, at Memorial Hall, 590 Main Street, Melrose.

State refuses to budge on decision to block expansion of Mystic Valley charter school

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:20:43 GMT

State education officials on Tuesday refused to back away from their decision to block a planned expansion of the highly ranked Mystic Valley Regional Charter School in Malden, prompting the schools officials to threaten a lawsuit.

Mystic Valley softball team heading to tournament

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:47:32 GMT

The Mystic Valley girls' softball team qualified for the state tournament for the sixth consecutive year with a 122 victory over Pope John of Everett Monday.

Boston.com - Your Town blog - Melrose

Roosevelt Elementary playground meets fundraising goal

Plans for Melrose neighborhoods to be reviewed

Mystic Valley baseball players named to Commonwealth Athletic Conference all star team

Mystic Valley holds awards night for student-athletes

Somerville, Melrose, Lexington high schoolers among finalists for DA's PSA project

Mystic Valley Charter School holds lunch for Class of 2013

Local high schoolers chosen as finalists in PSA Project

Melrose residents participate in The Walk for Hunger

Foreclosures down in Melrose, but not as much as state

Mystic Valley baseball, softball teams bow from tournament

Mystic Valley crew shines in championship meet

Senator Katherine Clark meets YouthBuild participants

Meet the author: Jack Driscoll at Milano Senior Center June 12

What's the best independent coffee shop in Greater Boston?

Middlesex Sheriff's office warns of phone scam

Malden Catholic releases graduation photos

Local students graduate from Boston College High

Mystic Valley softball wins tournament opener, 19-6

Zwirko announces candidacy for alderman at large

Melrose landlord fined for discriminatory Craigslist ad

Mystic Valley inducts 18 into National Honor Society

State Senator Karen Spilka eyes run for Congress

Polymnia goes to Broadway and Beyond

State refuses to budge on decision to block expansion of Mystic Valley charter school

Mystic Valley softball team heading to tournament

Polymnia goes to Broadway and Beyond