Reminder: Trash and Recycling on Holiday Schedule

The Public Works Department reminds residents that there will be no curbside collection on Thursday, November 28, 2013 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Curbside collection of recycling and trash will be on holiday schedule with a one day delay starting Friday, November 29.  Kindly be reminded that Thursday’s trash and recycling routes will be picked

School Textile Contest Ends Nov. 30

There is just 1 week left to gather your textiles to donate them to the “Back to School” textile recycling contest sponsored by Bay State Textiles! The schools have already collected 27,295 pounds of textiles, way over the 18,000 pounds of textiles necessary to be able to win the money from Bay State textiles. Now the race is

Come to the Thanksgiving Harvest Festival at Memorial Hall!

Originally posted on Mayor Infurna's Blog:
You can do all your Thanksgiving shopping from local vendors and artisans at the Thanksgiving Harvest Festival in Memorial Hall this Sunday, November 24, from 12-4 p.m. Sponsored by the Sally Frank Farmer’s Market, the harvest festival will feature fresh fruits and vegetables from nearby farms, baked goods,…

Reminder: Trash, Recycling and Yard Waste on Holiday Schedule

Curbside trash, recycling and yard waste pick up will be delayed one day this week due to the Veterans Day Holiday. Therefore, Monday’s pick up will be made on Tuesday, and Tuesday’s pick up will be made on Wednesday and so on. The city yard will still be open on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3

Recycling Event: Saturday, Nov. 16

The Department of Public Works will hold a plastic bag recycling event on Saturday, November 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Public Works Operations Facility (72 Tremont Street). The new Whole Foods Market in Melrose is collecting and recycling the bags for us. This is the last Saturday recycling event of the

Don’t Forget to Vote Today!

Originally posted on Mayor Infurna's Blog:
Election day for City government offices is Tuesday, November 5. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Polling places and other information are listed on the Election Department website. Not sure where you should vote? Click here to find out what ward and precinct…

Recycling Committee Meeting: Nov. 6

The Melrose Recycling Committee is holding a meeting on Wednesday, November 6 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Public Works Operations Facility at 72 Tremont Street. The committee is looking to recruit members for some of the following activities: tabling at city events, working at recycling events, working on campaigns, doing publicity work and more.