Melrose News

Ben Affleck's blue-collar heist flick " The Town " is crossing state lines on Monday, Nov.

The Globe's regional editions have published several stories on the salaries of employees in area towns and cities.

A former nursing home at 24 Vine St. in Melrose has been rehabilitated into a 14-unit single room occupancy facility for low income individuals.

Faced with the recession, cities and towns are pressing for more liquor licenses to stimulate their economies by attracting new restaurants.

We're not big backpackers or campers, but my wife and I do try, as much as weather, busy weekend schedules, and our exceedingly suburban lifestyle will allow, to get the kids out for an occasional walk in the woods.

Area municipal leaders are breathing a sigh of relief after Governor Deval Patrick spared cities and towns from the brunt of the spending cuts he announced last week.

Whether youa re a natural with a camera or have trouble distinguishing the shutter release from the power button, it may be worth heading to Hunta s Photo and Video this weekend for its annual show, demo, and sale.

"I'm not going to try to explain what I don't understand," John Carciero told family and friends at his younger brother Jay's funeral at St.

The made-in-Boston movie madness continues with three films shooting in Medford, Charlestown, Melrose and the Fenway Park area throughout the Halloween weekend.

Melrosians can expect a little excitement this Friday night. "Knight and Day," a film starring Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz, will be filming on the Fellsway this weekend, according to a statement from the office of Melrose Mayor Robert Dolan.

October 27, 2009. Broadcast Pixa announced today the release of Slatea Version 7.3, a significant upgrade to its integrated live video production systems.

Breads n Bits of Ireland is the kind of place that can make you an addict if you're not careful.

Bruce Springsteen in Melrose? Almost. The tribute band BStreet Band , still rocking since its founding in 1980, will visit to perform a benefit concert for the Polymnia Choral Society, which has been performing choral music in Melrose for more than 50 years.

Dozens of city residents flocked to the corner of Main Street and West Foster Street on Monday, hoping to catch a glimpse of screen idol Ben Affleck, who filmed scenes for his upcoming project "The Town" in and around an abandoned bank building.

Former Mayor Jim Milano celebrated his 100th birthday in style on Saturday, delivering the keynote address at his party at St.

US Representative Edward Markey discussed health care changes at Arlington Town Hall on Monday evening.

The Arlington Catholic Girls and Boys Cross Country teams continued their winning ways and remain undefeated with a win over strong Austin Prep teams on Tuesday.

Ben Affleck's latest movie " The Town " will be filming in Melrose at the building at the corner of West Foster Street and Main Street, where MASSBank was previously located, from Wednesday, Oct.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed a total of $38,100 in fines against Sealcoating Inc.

Police rounded up five shoplifting suspects at two stores Monday, collecting hundreds of dollars worth of stolen merchandise.