A Non-Profit Expands, Fourth of July Photos and Melrose Home Sales

The FA Project, a Melrose-based non-profit that supports those living with the debilitating disease Freidreich’s Ataxia, with Boston’s Best Cruises to raise funds for the cause. The company has pledged to donate a portion of itsHarbor Cruise and Sunset Cruise ticket sales to the organization.

Photos: Fourth of July Festivities at Melrose Common. Melrosians gathered to parade and celebrate Independence Day on Monday.

in May compared to the prior year, in comparison to dropping home sales statewide, according to the latest figures from The Warren Group.

Police

A janitor reported that the overnight, Melrose Police Lt. Mark DeCroteau said. There were some desks pushed over and papers thrown about, but no permanent damage done to anything inside the school, DeCroteau said. Nothing immediately appeared to be missing.

Three 18-year-olds allegedly early Tuesday morning, damaging a car and leading to their arrest, according to Melrose Police.

Sports

Melrose, Malden Unite for Soccer Goals as  The team that almost wasn't ends with a heart-stopping shoot-out at the Massachusetts Tournament of Champions to win the game.

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