MELROSE— The Melrose Police Department and the MBTA are advising residents to avoid the area of West Emerson Street near the train tracks this weekend while the tracks are being replaced. Part of West Emerson Street will be fully closed from Friday night through Sunday, but area businesses — as well as the Cedar Park […]
Melrose Police Department Shares Tips for How to Respond During a Power Outage
The Melrose Police Department wishes to provide residents with steps they can follow in the event of a power outage. Residents should take the following steps provided by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) before, during and after a severe weather event that may result in a power outage: What to do Before for a […]
Two Melrose Police Officers Save Boy’s Life After Serious Leg Injury
Chief Michael Lyle reports that two Melrose Police Officers saved the life of a young boy after he suffered a serious leg injury Tuesday night. On Tuesday, Aug. 4 at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Melrose Police Department was dispatched to the Winthrop Elementary for a reported leg injury. Officer Levi DiFranza and Sgt. Charles Byrne […]
Wounded Vet Run to Come Through Melrose on May 19, Traffic and Delays Expected
More than 5,000 motorcycles will enter Melrose from Main Street (coming from Wakefield) around 1 p.m. They will then travel onto Lynn Fells Parkway, taking a right onto the Fellsways and then heading into Stoneham from Pond Street.
*UPDATED* A Statement from National Grid
Last evening National Grid’s electric and gas crews responded to reports of an incident involving two manholes at Essex Street in Melrose.
A Statement from National Grid
MELROSE — Last evening National Grid’s electric and gas crews responded to reports of an incident involving two manholes at Essex Street in Melrose. No customers are without power or gas in the area. No injuries were reported. We are currently on scene working to restore the manholes. We are investigating the cause of this […]
Melrose Police Department Offers Halloween Safety Tips
MELROSE — With Halloween just a week away, Chief Michael L. Lyle and the Melrose Police Department want to remind families of several important safety tips as they prepare to take their children trick-or-treating. Trick-or-Treating hours in Melrose are set for 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31. The Melrose Police Department wishes to offer the following tips […]
Reminder: Nationwide Wireless Emergency Alert System to Be Tested at 2:18 p.m. Today
The Melrose Police Department would like to remind the community that there will be a test of the nationwide Wireless Emergency Alert system today, Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 2:18 p.m. Those with a cell phone will receive the notification.
Wounded Veterans Motorcycle Ride to Pass Through Melrose Sunday
MELROSE — Chief Michael L. Lyle wishes to remind Melrose residents that an annual motorcycle ride honoring wounded combat veterans will be passing through the city on Sunday afternoon.
Photos: Melrose Police Respond to Fallen Trees, Downed Power Lines Following Storm
Following last night’s storm, the Melrose Police Department responded to several reports of downed trees and power lines throughout the city.
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.
