City of Melrose

National Drive Electric Month, a nationwide event to raise awareness of the
many benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid cars, trucks, motorcycles and
more. Are you considering going electric? Join an in-person or virtual event
to hear from current owners who’ve already made the switch! Learn more
about our EV charger rebates at brightenergysolutions.com.
#GoElectric

Join the Melrose Fire Department on October 5th, 2025 from 8am-12pm for their Pancake Breakfast!

The RV dumping station is closed until further notice.

The City Center Parking lot will be paved Friday, September 5, 2025. Please do not park in the parking lot from Friday, September 5th-Sunday, September 7th. Thank you.

We will be closed September 1, 2025 in observation of Labor Day.

This #NationalDogDay, keep your four-legged friends safe. Leaving pets
in cars during hot weather can be fatal — even with cracked windows. A
car’s interior heats up fast! Keep your furry friends home in a cool area
with plenty of fresh water. Learn more: ready.gov.
#SafetyTips

We work 24/7 to make sure the first day of school starts off great!
#PublicPower #WePowerOn

Last week new scoreboards were installed on both baseball fields in Sauk River Park.
Thank you Freeport State Bank for your support of our park.

College students rely on electronics for everything!
When used improperly, these helpful gadgets can become electric
hazards. Follow these tips to prevent electric accidents and fires.
• Use extension cords temporarily
• Pick power strips with over-current protection
• Use correct bulb wattage (max 60W if unsure)
• Never run cords under rugs or pin to walls
• Don’t use damaged electronics (repaired or replaced)
Let’s keep our dorms safe and tech-friendly!
Learn more at safeelectricity.org
#SafetyTips #CampusLife

Paving will finish tomorrow morning on 5th Avenue and 8th Street. Please do not park on the road or water in your yard while this is being completed.

Starting at 7am on 8/18/2025 the following streets shown in green will have sealcoats applied. Please do not park on the road or water in your yard while this is being completed. It should take from 7am-7pm. In the event of rain, it will be delayed to another day later in the week. Thank you.

Paving at the Melrose City Center will begin tomorrow at 7am. The parking lot will be closed. Please follow signs to enter the building. Thank you.

Summer temperatures are still going strong! Cooking indoors can quickly
raise the temperature in your home. Try grilling or using a griddle outdoors
instead. It’s an energy-efficient way to keep your home cooler, plus it’s a
great way to try out new recipes.
#EnergySavingTips #BeatTheHeat

We work 24/7 to make sure your summer is that much more fun.
Reliable and affordable energy you can count on.
#PublicPower #WePowerOn

Go back to school fully charged! As your local public power utility, we’re proud to kick off the school year in our community with reliable electricity that supports every school… every student… every day!
You can count on us to keep computers, tablets and gadgets charged up and ready to tackle every class project or homework assignment.
#EmpoweringOurCommunity #Reliablitiy #Affordability

Life Line Screening is the nation's leader in Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Screenings. They will be here at the Melrose City Center, Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 .

City of Melrose after last night's storm.

Today is #WorldNatureConservationDay, and we’re proud to invest in
renewable energy like hydro, wind and solar because we know creating
a cleaner energy future starts with us.
#PublicPower #RenewableEnergy

The sidewalk is being poured at the Melrose City Center. Please stay off of the sidewalk until 230pm today. There will be signs to follow on how to enter the building to avoid walking on the sidewalk.