Storm update: Trees and power

Mayor Dolan posted another storm update: Storm update: Trees and power

Storm update 2: Trash pickup on Monday

Update from Mayor Dolan’s blog: Storm update 2: Trash pickup on Monday.

Melrose Recycling Committee Meeting: Oct. 24

The Melrose Recycling Committee is holding a meeting on Wednesday, October 24 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 city events, working at recycling events, working on campaigns, doing publicity work and more. If you’ve ever wanted to

Hazardous Waste Collection: Saturday Oct. 27

Next Saturday, Oct. 27, the City of Melrose will hold its annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day at the Public Works Operations Facility/City Yard, 72 Tremont Street. From 9 a.m.-12 p.m., you can drop off toxic household items that are not allowed in the trash. Proof of residency is required and a small fee ($1-7) will

No Impact Life

Colin Beavan, a Manhattan resident, decided to spend a year eliminating his environmental impact. The documentary, “No Impact Man”, released in 2009, follows Colin through that year. Below is an excerpt from the film’s website describing some of the lifestyle changes made by Colin and his family to achieve his no impact goal. “[No Impact] means

How to Handle Common Recycling Issues

“I don’t have enough space.” “I have kids and a family. My life is too busy to do that.” Let’s face it. We’re all busy and sometimes recycling can be a challenge.  Above are two issues that many of us face. There are simple solutions, however,  and the city of Melrose is committed and available