Free Zero Waste Presentation: Mon, Oct. 1

“If you think Massachusetts is doing too much burying and burning, and too little reuse, repair, recycling and composting – let’s change that!” On Monday, October 1 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Boston there will be a free presentation to learn how communities can work toward zero waste. To learn more about the ‘We’re Talking

MVMMS Environmental Club

The Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School’s environmental club is starting Monday, October 1. If you know any middle schoolers who might be interested, share the information below. All students are invited to join the Green Team.  The Green Team is an environmental club that meets once a week on Thursdays.  This year we have an

Originally posted on Mayor Infurna's Blog:
Did you watch Mayor Dolan’s Autumn update video yet? It has a lot of great information about what is happening in Melrose, including some sustainabilty related projects! Mayor Infurna's Blog View original post

Melrose City Wide Yard Sale – Saturday, Sept. 22

Melrose Friends of the Aging a 501(c)3 is holding a City Wide Yard Sale as a fundraiser to benefit the Milano Senior Center.  Below are the details: Saturday, Sept. 22nd 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (rain date — Sept. 29) Pickup your TREASURE MAP (map of where the 89 households participating are located) at one

Recycling Committee Meeting: September 18

The Melrose Recycling Committee is holding a meeting on September 18 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Mayor’s Conference Room in City Hall. The committee is looking to recruit members for some of the following: tabling at events, working at recycling events, working on campaigns, doing publicity and more. Anyone can join the committee –

Join the Melrose City Wide Yard Sale!

The Council on Aging is running a City Wide Yard Sale on September 22. Here is their advertisement: Just 2 more days! Don’t delay! Sign-up today! The deadline to register for the City Wide Yard Sale is in 2 days! All those who want to participate in the City Wide Yard Sale on Sept. 22nd and

Next Recycling Event: Rigid Plastics, Sept. 15

Our next monthly recycling event, rigid plastics drop off, will be held Saturday, September 15 at the Public Works Operations Facility at 72 Tremont St. from 8:00 a.m. to noon. As with each Saturday event, DPW will be accepting: CRT’s, TV’s, monitors, mercury items, CFL bulbs, metal goods, tires, dried latex paint, white goods: fridges,