Sidewalks
Duty of owners and occupants. The owner and the occupant of any property adjacent to a public sidewalk shall use diligence to keep the walk safe for pedestrians in accordance with this chapter and the city’s sidewalk improvement program. No owner or occupant shall allow snow, ice, dirt, or rubbish to remain on the walk longer than 24 hours after its deposit thereon.
Duty of owners and occupants. The owner and the occupant of any property adjacent to a public sidewalk shall use diligence to keep the walk safe for pedestrians in accordance with this chapter and the city’s sidewalk improvement program. No owner or occupant shall allow snow, ice, dirt, or rubbish to remain on the walk longer than 24 hours after its deposit thereon.
Pushing Snow on or Across Roadways Illegal and Dangerous
The city warns that plowing or shoveling snow from your driveway or sidewalk onto a public road, pushed across a public road, or dumped onto a public road right of way causes a real hazard and is against the law. Snow piles that are pushed across the road or dumped into the road right of way can cause drifting and unsafe conditions for drivers. It also can cause serious damage to snowplow equipment when hitting compacted and frozen snow deposited into the road right of way.
The city warns that plowing or shoveling snow from your driveway or sidewalk onto a public road, pushed across a public road, or dumped onto a public road right of way causes a real hazard and is against the law. Snow piles that are pushed across the road or dumped into the road right of way can cause drifting and unsafe conditions for drivers. It also can cause serious damage to snowplow equipment when hitting compacted and frozen snow deposited into the road right of way.
Melrose Fire Department Friendly Reminder:
If there is a fire hydrant near your home, do your part to keep it accessible this winter:
• Remove Snow and Ice
• Clear a Wide Enough Perimeter Around the Hydrant for Water Staff and Firefighters to work (About 3 feet)
• Clear a Path from the Hydrant to the Street
If there is a fire hydrant near your home, do your part to keep it accessible this winter:
• Remove Snow and Ice
• Clear a Wide Enough Perimeter Around the Hydrant for Water Staff and Firefighters to work (About 3 feet)
• Clear a Path from the Hydrant to the Street
Following last week’s snow, here’s what you need to know to stay ahead of any "winter challenges:”
Please get your cars off the Street so that the plow trucks can remove snow.
Please get your cars off the Street so that the plow trucks can remove snow.
UTILITY POLES AVAILABLE FOR FREE
City of Melrose electric utility poles available for free on DECEMBER 3, 2025 ONLY from 8 am – 3: 00 pm
We're clearing out some old utility poles. They are AS IS and First Come, First Serve Basis. We have approximately 40 and they are 30 – 35 ft long. YOU MUST HAUL THEM AWAY. They are heavy and require a truck/trailer and appropriate safety gear for transport. Line Department Staff will be available to assist in loading. The poles are located at the City’s well field No. 7 on County Road 173.
City of Melrose electric utility poles available for free on DECEMBER 3, 2025 ONLY from 8 am – 3: 00 pm
We're clearing out some old utility poles. They are AS IS and First Come, First Serve Basis. We have approximately 40 and they are 30 – 35 ft long. YOU MUST HAUL THEM AWAY. They are heavy and require a truck/trailer and appropriate safety gear for transport. Line Department Staff will be available to assist in loading. The poles are located at the City’s well field No. 7 on County Road 173.
Support Small, Shop Local! This #SmallBusinessSaturday, let’s come
together to celebrate and uplift the heart of our community — our small
businesses! Spread the holiday cheer by supporting and shopping local! It’s
a great way to make a positive impact in our community.
#LocalMatters #EmpoweringOurCommunity
together to celebrate and uplift the heart of our community — our small
businesses! Spread the holiday cheer by supporting and shopping local! It’s
a great way to make a positive impact in our community.
#LocalMatters #EmpoweringOurCommunity
UTILITY POLES AVAILABLE FOR FREE
City of Melrose electric utility poles available for free on DECEMBER 3, 2025 ONLY from 8 am – 3: 00 pm
We're clearing out some old utility poles. They are AS IS and First Come, First Serve Basis. We have approximately 40 and they are 30 – 35 ft long. YOU MUST HAUL THEM AWAY. They are heavy and require a truck/trailer and appropriate safety gear for transport. Line Department Staff will be available to assist in loading. The poles are located at the City’s well field No. 7 on County Road 173.
City of Melrose electric utility poles available for free on DECEMBER 3, 2025 ONLY from 8 am – 3: 00 pm
We're clearing out some old utility poles. They are AS IS and First Come, First Serve Basis. We have approximately 40 and they are 30 – 35 ft long. YOU MUST HAUL THEM AWAY. They are heavy and require a truck/trailer and appropriate safety gear for transport. Line Department Staff will be available to assist in loading. The poles are located at the City’s well field No. 7 on County Road 173.
A huge, Thank You, to our Parks and Streets Department and Line Department for getting our town ready for the holiday season!
Melrose City Hall will be closed November 27th and 28th in observation of Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving is still a week away, but it may be time to start thawing your
turkey. Butterball recommends thawing a turkey for 24 hours for every 4-5
pounds. In other words, it takes four days to thaw a 16-pound bird in the
fridge. #SafetyTips
turkey. Butterball recommends thawing a turkey for 24 hours for every 4-5
pounds. In other words, it takes four days to thaw a 16-pound bird in the
fridge. #SafetyTips
Friday is the deadline for the Small Cities Grant surveys.
Please bring them to the city office. We need your input – we are applying for a grant from the state for home rehabilitation projects.
If you do not have a survey, and are interested, please stop at the city office for information.
El viernes vence el plazo para entregar las encuestas sobre la subvención para ciudades pequeñas.
Por favor, entréguelas en el ayuntamiento. Necesitamos su opinión, ya que estamos solicitando una subvención estatal para proyectos de rehabilitación de viviendas.
Si no tiene una encuesta y le interesa participar, pase por el ayuntamiento para obtener más información.
Please bring them to the city office. We need your input – we are applying for a grant from the state for home rehabilitation projects.
If you do not have a survey, and are interested, please stop at the city office for information.
El viernes vence el plazo para entregar las encuestas sobre la subvención para ciudades pequeñas.
Por favor, entréguelas en el ayuntamiento. Necesitamos su opinión, ya que estamos solicitando una subvención estatal para proyectos de rehabilitación de viviendas.
Si no tiene una encuesta y le interesa participar, pase por el ayuntamiento para obtener más información.
Keep indoor air comfortable and healthy this winter! Use a humidifier to
add moisture, which can help ease allergies, protect furniture and make
the air feel warmer. Humid air feels warmer than dry air, so you can lower
your thermostat by a few degrees and still feel comfortable, saving you
approximately 1% to 3% on heating costs for each degree you lower it.
#EnergySavingTips
add moisture, which can help ease allergies, protect furniture and make
the air feel warmer. Humid air feels warmer than dry air, so you can lower
your thermostat by a few degrees and still feel comfortable, saving you
approximately 1% to 3% on heating costs for each degree you lower it.
#EnergySavingTips
The attached pictures are the Melrose Environmental Footprint.
The Melrose City Center will be closed on November 11th, 2025 in observation of Veteran's Day.
As nights get cooler, stay warm and safe. If you’re using electric blankets or
small space heaters, it’s essential to inspect the cords regularly to ensure
the wiring is not faulty or damaged. Always remember to unplug these
devices when not in use. #SafetyTips
small space heaters, it’s essential to inspect the cords regularly to ensure
the wiring is not faulty or damaged. Always remember to unplug these
devices when not in use. #SafetyTips
Happy Halloween from the City of Melrose Admin staff! We hope to see you all later for the Melrose Trick-or-Treat at the Melrose City Center, 3pm-430pm!
Your Halloween decorations should be scary, not shocking! Toss anything with frayed or damaged wires to avoid electrical shock. Remember to use lights or inflatables marked “for outdoor use” if they’re going outside. Stay safe so you can enjoy the ultimate spooky night with those little ghosts and goblins. #SafetyTips
Strong communities are powered by dedicated first responders.
Thank you for all that you do for the Melrose community.
#EmpoweringOurCommunities
Thank you for all that you do for the Melrose community.
#EmpoweringOurCommunities
At last night’s city council meeting we had the swearing in ceremony for Officer Matthew Host.
Thank you for being part of our community and our police department!
Thank you for being part of our community and our police department!
Today kicks off Careers in Energy Week!
It takes talented people to keep our community of Melrose,
powered! During Careers in Energy Week, we celebrate our public
power professionals who work hard behind the scenes. If you have ever
considered a career in the energy industry, you can learn more at www.
getintoenergy.org.
#PublicPower #CareersInEnergy
It takes talented people to keep our community of Melrose,
powered! During Careers in Energy Week, we celebrate our public
power professionals who work hard behind the scenes. If you have ever
considered a career in the energy industry, you can learn more at www.
getintoenergy.org.
#PublicPower #CareersInEnergy
