The Melrose Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the armed robbery suspect pictured above. Melrose Police received a 911 call on Friday, Oct. 2 at 3:39 p.m. for a report of an armed robbery with a firearm shown at the Melrose Shell service station on Main Street. If anyone has any information on […]
July 9 Traffic Advisory: Construction Projects, Upgrades Occurring Throughout City
Several construction and maintenance projects are occurring throughout the city.
Main Street Reopened
Both lanes of Main Street are now open.
Main Street from Franklin Square to Boardman Avenue Temporarily Closed
Melrose Police and Fire, along with National Grid, are on scene at 1028 Main Street — near the intersection of Main Street and Pearl Street — investigating a smoking man hole.
Melrose Police Department Alerts Residents to Sporadic 911 Outages
Those with an emergency who cannot get through by dialing 911, should call the Melrose Police Department’s dispatch line at 781-665-1212.
Snow Update: March 12, 2018
We have been watching the weather forecasts, and we are currently preparing for over a foot of snow tomorrow. We expect the snow to begin falling between midnight tonight and 4 a.m., with heavy snow expected by the morning commute. Forecasters are predicting potential snowfall rates of 1-3 inches per hour over this period, combined with […]
Power Restored at Melrose Police Station, Normal Business Line Now Operating
Power has been restored at the Melrose Police Department and phones are operating normally.
Melrose Police Temporarily Using New Business Line Number Due to Storm, Power Outages
Melrose Police’s normal business line is not operating, but through the 911 dispatch center, residents with non emergencies can call this business number: 781-662-3852.
Storm Update: Approx. 1,000 Melrose Residents Still Without Power
As of 8 a.m. Saturday, approximately 1,000 Melrose residents remain without power. Chief Michael Lyle asks that any resident who has concerns or may have concerns about their friends, family, or neighbors to call the Melrose Police Department at 781-665-1212. Of course, anyone experiencing an emergency should always call 911 anytime.
Glendower Road Cleared of Debris, Safe for Travel
The Melrose Police Department reports that Glendower Road is cleared of debris and is safe for through traffic.
All Hoover School traffic should proceed with normal drop-off and pick-up procedures.
On behalf of the Melrose Police Department, I would like to thank you for visiting our brand new website. It is my honor to serve you as the Chief of Police. I take great pride in working with the dedicated men and women of our department who are protecting and serving this community.
