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Real Estate

Melrose Median Sale Price Reaches $925,000 Amid Trust Transfer Wave

Melrose recorded 17 property transfers between Sept. 18 and Oct. 17, but only six carried a sale price so far, ranging from $226,777 to $1,515,000 with a median of $925,000. The month's top transaction was a $1,515,000 sale from the Mary E. Crowther Revocable Trust to Jin Xing.

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Ranked choice voting backers launch campaign

Ranked choice voting supporters launch a campaign to change how Melrose conducts municipal elections. From our own coverage: Mayor outlines summer outreach efforts to residents; Ranked choice voting backers launch election campaign.

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Council declines to reappoint Margolis

City Council declines to reappoint longtime Memorial Hall board member Michael Margolis. From our own coverage: Mayor recaps summer outreach events; Council declines to reappoint Memorial Hall board member.

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of October 5, 2026 through October 11, 2026

This week's Melrose obituary notices cover three residents: Constantino, Celia A. (Umano); Fusco, Susan D.; and Hallissey, Jennifer. Celia Constantino, 102, was the wife of the late Antonio Constantino for 60 years. Susan Fusco died at 65 and Jennifer Hallissey at 70; both deaths and Co…

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Campaign launches for ranked choice voting

Proponents launch campaign to bring ranked choice voting to Melrose elections. From our own coverage: Melrose September home sales range $575,000 to $2.4 million. Also in today's brief (6 items): Campaign launches to bring ranked choice voting to Melrose; Melrose soccer faces Woburn Mem…

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Real Estate

Melrose Home Sale Prices Range From $575,000 to $2.4 Million

Melrose recorded 20 property transfers between Sept. 11 and Oct. 10, with 10 carrying a sale price so far, ranging from $575,000 to $2.4 million and a median of $962,850. The month's top sale was 14 Chipman Ave., which sold for $2.4 million, transferring from Melrose Veterans Building A…

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Council declines to reappoint Memorial Hall trustee

Melrose City Council votes against reappointing longtime Memorial Hall board member Michael Margolis. Also in today's brief (13 items): City Council declines to reappoint Memorial Hall trustee; City posts week-ahead bulletin for Oct. 12 to 16; Soccer Night draws families to Fred Green F…

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Two new officers join police department

Melrose Police swears in two new officers who begin 12 weeks of field training. Also in today's brief (3 items): Melrose Police swears in two new officers; Welcome to Melrose meeting for new residents; Town offices closed Monday for Indigenous Peoples Day.

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