Thursday, February 7, 2013
Melrose business owners: Tell us if you'll be operating on normal business hours or if you plan to close during Blizzard Nemo on Friday and Saturday by posting a comment below.
With the area expected to get 18 to 24 inches of snow between Friday morning and Saturday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service's forecast, we want to know: Will your Melrose business be open during the blizzard? Let us know by posting your hours of operation for Friday and Saturday in a comment below. Make sure to include your business name, address and hours of operation in your comment.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Second on the list of businesses Melrose Patch readers would like to see open in 2013 was an independent bookstore.
After asking you, our readers, what business you'd like to see open in Melrose in 2013, the majority wanted to see a brew pub set up shop in the city. Five votes were cast in favor of a brew pub opening in Melrose to top the list. "A decent brew pub-type place would do great. Someplace where one can go and have a really decent (not gourmet) burger and beer, nothing fancy," wrote reader Steve. "A few different local microbrews ... There's even a perfect spot for it right across from the Mobil station!" Fellow reader bh75 added: "A restaurant with a decent bar serving local craft beers like Jack's Abby, Night Shift, Pretty Things, etc. Something more than just Sam Adams." Wanted: An Independent Bookstore Finishing second on the list with …
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
With a new year upon us, a question that comes to mind is: What kind of business would you like most to see open in Melrose in 2013?
Melrose has an active and growing business community, and residents have no shortage of restaurants and services within a short distance. But that said, it's a new year, and that begs the question: Is there a business not currently in Melrose that you would like to see? Let us know by posting a comment in the comments section below.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Let us know by posting a comment below.
With Johnnie's Foodmaster and other Melrose businesses shuttering this year, it got us thinking: Which old local business do you miss most? If you could have one now closed Melrose business reopen, which one would it be? Let us know by posting a comment in the comments section below.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Let us know if you are open on either holiday by posting a comment in the comments section below.
Calling all Melrose area businesses: Will you be open on either Christmas or New Years? If so, we want to hear from you. We are putting together a list of businesses open on Christmas and New Years and would like to add you to it. Tell us in the comments section below if you are open on Christmas or New Years and what your hours will be.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Start your holiday shopping at locally owned stores during Small Business Saturday.
Small Business Saturday is on Nov. 24 this year, two days after Thanksgiving. It is a day for everyone to support the small businesses that their community thrives on. American Express founded the day in 2010 to help small businesses get exposure during the holiday season, when they might be otherwise overlooked. With retailers buzzing around the holidays, it is important to support local small businesses that rely on their neighbors in order to continue prospering and building the local economy in Melrose. Last year, 100 million people nationwide participated in Small Business Saturday by shopping at locally owned stores to help boost the economy and their communities. Check out this website for Melrose businesses that you can visit on …
Monday, October 29, 2012
Find out which businesses have decided to close Monday due to Hurricane Sandy.
Here's a list of Melrose area businesses and organizations that will be closed Monday due to Hurricane Sandy: Monday Are you a Melrose area business owner or nonprofit organization that decided to close on Monday due to Hurricane Sandy? Post your closure or hours of operation changes in the comments section below.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Melrose Patch is looking for the community to update our directory.
Part of Patch’s mission is to make life ridiculously easy for Melrose residents. This weekend, I ran into a problem that Melrose Patch didn’t solve yet; I need an updated list of businesses in Melrose that offer free wireless so I can schedule office hours. Let’s let Patch solve this problem, and put together a reference guide of hotspots in Melrose. Starting this week, I will be holding office hours to encourage readers to chat Patch, share ideas and get help with the site. My only requirement? Although amazing coffee is a close second, the only need-to-have is wireless Internet. If you know a business that offers wireless internet in Melrose, share it in the comments. Once we have that list, I will update our directory as well as put…
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Melrosians have until Sept. 30 to participate in the bulk buying program, which would secure further price reductions as more participants sign up, according to the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC).
Melrose businesses and residents qualify for lower solar energy rates than rates for traditional sources of energy under the Solarize Massachusetts Program (Solarize Mass), announced Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) CEO Alicia Barton McDevitt in a press statement. The average Melrose participant who enters into a bulk buying systems contract to buy solar electricity will pay an average of 11 cents per kilowatt hour compared to the average statewide price of 15 cents per kilowatt hour for traditional energy sources, which are a mix of coal-fired, nuclear or natural gas generation, according to the statement. "Consumers are getting solar panels for the roofs of their homes or businesses through the program. There are two ways to (…
Monday, September 3, 2012
Restaurants and supermarkets will be open on the holiday.
Labor Day is observed on Monday, Sept. 3. Here's a list of what's open (and closed) during the holiday: Here are some Melrose businesses that let us know they will be open on Labor Day:
CruiseOne
8:40 am on Friday, February 8, 2013
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