Let’s Talk Melrose, Melrose!: Recent Episodes
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Melrosians talking to Melrosians about Melrose - What could be better than that? A show from Melrose Massachusetts for Melrosians around the world.
Mark Hall and John White from the Melrose Knights of Columbus join the panel to discuss recent and upcoming events, plus all the news you can use.
The panel discusses Mayor Brodeur’s announcement that he will not seek reelection and what Melrose needs in its next mayor. Also, Ellis from MHS joins to discuss the walkout to stop gun violence and a range of other activities.
The panel covers the four corners of Melrose to bring you all the latest information—and shenanigans from Facebook Marketplace.
Melrose author Jane Roper joins the panel to launch her latest book tour in style. Plus all the local news and happenings.
Linda Apple and Fatma Duru join the panel to discuss some fantastic happenings organized by the Human Rights Commission, plus all the news!
Michael Bobbitt joins the panel to share his view from the top of the Mass Cultural Council, to reflect on his recent experience at the Melrose Arts & Culture Summit, and to discuss the exciting road ahead for Melrose!
The panel covers all the latest news and happenings in town, plus a deep dive on one hot topic in particular.
Garin, David, and Erin from the Melrose Commission on Disability share an important update on a newly released citywide evaluation. The panel covers all the local news.
Murray Kidd joins the panel to talk about Polymnia and their latest show “Considering Matthew Shepard” plus a run down of all the news in town.
The panel is joined by Emily Minton and Lauren Grymek to discuss the Melrose Commission on Women and all the happenings in town, plus the latest on the local business scene.
Jess and Lory from the Melrose Ed Foundation join the panel to discuss the return of Melrose-born Brendan Kiely to talk with teachers, students, and parents about his latest book.
Teacher contract resolved, MLK Day of service, special guest Linda Apple, and all the latest news!
The panel discusses the latest in the teacher contract negotiations saga and all the other news in town. Then special guest Julie Nolan joins to talk about her latest amazing projects and a special film night happening this week!
The panel discusses holiday hijinks, travel, and New Year’s resolutions, along with all the latest local news.
The team covers all the local news and does a deep dive into tonight’s special meeting of the city council looking into the overspending problem at Melrose public schools.
The panel covers all the usual news plus the school budget fiasco revealed to the public for the first time last week and a still unfolding story.
Mel Landon joins the panel to recount Porchfest, catch up on all the news, and give viewers an exclusive tour of the Worklery.
Kim LaFontana joins the panel to hear about Sam’s mattress woes and all the news around town. Plus a surprise performance by The Emersons!
The panel covers all the latest news, including a Victorian Fair recap, before being joined by world renowned organist Wayne Wold who is coming to Melrose next month to perform at Memorial Hall on its grand organ installed 103 years ago!
The panel covers all the happenings around town and also welcomes Steve Koczela of Mass INC polling and The Horse Race to talk about the primary and upcoming elections.
The panel review all the news around town and then is joined by a true news professional Dakota Antleman, Melrose’s new Patch reporter.
Kim O’Brien of the Melrose Farmer’s Market joins the panel to discuss all the happenings at our cherished local community gathering point. All that plus more!
Stephanie Nelson, Executive Director of the Melrose Chamber of Commerce, joins the downtown remote panel to talk about tons of fun events in Melrose.
Special guest Mayor Paul Brodeur joins the panel to talk about the latest news about town and to discuss the upcoming Orange Line shutdown.
The panel covers all the latest news and happenings and is joined by Mark Hall of the Melrose Knights of Columbus to talk about all the great events they sponsor to raise funds for local charities including the upcoming Cornhole Tournament of Champions!
The full panel surveys all the issues and happenings around town from block parties to pig roasts, tie ins to national news, the farmers market, and more!
Jen re-joins the panel! A wide ranging informative discussion ensues covering all the latest news and happenings in town.
Sam and Tom Cat cover all the local news and happenings all around town while gearing up for a big weekend of events.
The panel covers all the local news and is then joined by 5th Grade Winthrop parent Annie Lin to talk about the passing of Mr Yeaton.
Linda Apple joins the panel to discuss the MHS team name potential re-change, the second girl Eagle Scout, the Mayor’s block party, and all the latest news from the Melrose Human Rights Commission.
Will Dugan and Jackson Sorice take over the show to discuss a range of topics from somber to inspirational. And a special guest also appears.
Julie Nolan joins the panel to discuss various topics and share lots of insights about all the happenings in town.
Michelle Carson and Nancy Brincheiro join the panel to talk about Melrose news and events and also the 2022 MHS Grad Night Festivities being planned - fantastic Melrose tradition!
The panel covers all the latest news and happenings in town and then is joined by the new leadership of Broken Leg Productions community theater group to talk about their latest shows and programs.
The panel is back from hiatus and covering all the news of the last weeks - the new MHS team name, Earth week happenings, Melrose Arts Festival, comedy night, open mic nights, Santa Fe booze, and more!
This is no joke. The panel meets with Matt Finakos to learn about his Melrose Comedy Bar, which has been a bustling comedy scene upstairs at the Knights of Columbus on West Foster Street. Plus they review all the news and enjoy a special segment from LTMM’s new intern!
Mike Carraggi joins the panel to talk about the local news scene in the wake of his transition to product development at Patch, plus the team talks about all the latest happenings in town.
Gail Infurna and Jess Dugan join the panel to talk about all the latest news and events happening in town and the new podcast where two Melrosians who don’t know each other have an interesting chat about each other and Melrose.
Local musicians Johnny Sorice (Spotted Owls) and Andrew Gravel (The Gravel Project) to discuss each of their new albums, the local music scene that we wish we had, and the process of making music.
Mike Miner joins the panel to share his local perspective and international security knowledge with the team as issues from Melrose to Ukraine are discussed.
The panel covers lots of local news including the collection of items for Ukrainian people, the mayor’s state of the city address and announcements, and discusses the Melrose Reads program with special guests Manjula Karemecheti, Nora Tsoutsis, and Linda Gardener. All that and more!!!
The panel talks about all the latest news and some fascinating history with special guest Jim Bennett of the Melrose Historical Commission.
Special guest Julie Nolan joins the panel to talk about all things Melrose and to share her amazing Melrose story, including her upcoming show at Rising Eagle. All this and all the latest local news too!
The panel talks about all the things happening around town and the fascinating people in it, scholarships, boosters, proposed new school team names, the elimination of the mask mandate, parenting advice, and more!
Eugenia Gibbons, LTMM OG, and Concetta Green joint Sam and Tom to talk Melrose and chat with Dana LeWinter about the draft Melrose Housing Production Plan.
Shane Egan joins the panel to talk about the wonderful photos, memories, stories, and connections being made at his Facebook site dedicated to photos and memorabilia from Melrose past. The team also shares the latest news and updates including the big storm that’s coming! All that and more!
Michelle Carson joins the panel who covers the 2022 declaration by Mayor Brodeur, Jan Manning’s departure from the chamber, the new housing plan, dessert drives, mascot talk, the big vote coming up, P.U. and more!
Jen is leaving (temporarily) for school, a big vote is coming up on funding for the Northeast Metro Tech HS, and a passionate discussion panel is coming up about the MHS mascot and nickname. The panel discusses all this and more including with special guest Ward Hamilton.
The panel updates on all the news and happenings around town and does a deep dive discussion with Health Director Anthony Chui to discuss the pandemic issues in Melrose and to break some news about department staffing. All that and more!
The panel talks about the Fells, the booster clinic, school issues, luminary night, the Mayor’s diaper drive, and more — plus a special rendition of the 12 Days of Melrose Christmas!
The panel discusses all the holiday happenings, great charity efforts, the latest MHS mascot news, and more!
The panel covers the latest news and upcoming events, and welcomes Bert Whittier for a discussion on the recent youth risky behavior survey results and the LGBTQ+ youth in particular.
The panel discusses all the latest happenings and news. Jennifer Manning joins the discussion to talk about all the exciting holiday events coming up this week and next. Amazing!
The panel is enhanced with local Patch reporter and Melrosian Mike Carraggi for a wide ranging discussion of the latest news and issues — plus a visit by a very special guest!
The Kindness Warriors join the panel to talk about a special 2-day event of kindness in town Nov 19-20 and how to bring more kindness into our every day experiences all the time, plus we cover all the latest news and updates.
The panel reviews Halloween in Melrose, composting your pumpkin, wrestling at Memorial Hall and so much more!
The panel covers the school Halloween news, the renaming of the MHS teams and mascot, the bike lane proposal, and all the news around town.
The team hops in the MMTV mobile studio to celebrate the 100th episode all over town, meeting up with special guests along the way while sharing the latest news and updates on all things Melrose. What a journey! The whole thing seems like a blur.
The panel covers all the latest news and happenings in town and welcomes special guests Aimee and Christopher Robinson for a wide ranging discussion on ASL and inclusion.
The panel reviews the city council’s satisfaction with the library proposal, all the news and events around town, and welcomes Mayor Brodeur as a special guest. All that and more!
LTMM scoop: Jen’s garage was hit by lightning and Melrose FD comes to the rescue. The panel discusses that and all the latest local news, including a recap of Porchfest weekend and a look ahead to more fun events coming up this weekend.
The panel covers the latest news on rats, trash, Covid, MHSTV, Porchfest, and more — plus special guest Manjula Karamcheti joins the discussion and we learn more about her and her candidacy for Ward 1 City Councilor.
The panel misses Jen but manages to cover the news of the day including special ARPA funding and how to spend it, joined by special guest Devin Romanul who knows about this stuff!
The panel recalls 9/11 as the 20th anniversary approaches, talks Covid cases at Melrose schools, cultural initiatives, the Victorian fair, and more.
Rachel Smith joins the panel to talk trash (well, recycling really) and the team discusses all the news and happenings around town, plus a special surprise!
The panel covers the latest news and welcomes the City’s Director of Strategic Planning and Communications Margot Flieschman to discuss the library proposal, pop-up shops, and more!
The panel talks music in Melrose with Porchfest organizer Gina Martinez, plus covers all the news on upcoming elections and more, plus a big slushie stand win.
The panel reviews East Side and West Side skunk attacks, the latest Covid uptick and local testing options, and all the local news. Plus more!
The panel recaps the Summer Stroll, Art Market, and welcomes Henry Carraggi and shares updates on pop up shops, library renovation, and the MHS mascot. Plus more!
The panel discusses the latest news and happenings in Melrose plus does a deep dive discussion with Adam Schuler of Broken Leg Productions on the pandemic impact on the arts and the shows that are re-emerging right here in town.
Mike Carraggi joins the panel to discuss the news items of the week including the library, lower Main Street experiments in traffic flow, and more - plus a Champ Rant and discussion on news today.
The panel talks booze controversy, the new library grant, exciting chamber news, local cupcake biz, and more plus special guest Nyal Fuentes!
Jen returns and it’s like she never left, but can she pass the LTMM trivia quiz? Plus all the news and updates of the week including a fun live show coming to Melrose this weekend.
The panel covers the heat wave and is joined by a super cool guest Thais DeMarco who informs the audience on housing issues. That plus all the news and updates!
Reverend Jaron Green and Concetta Green join the panel of one as Sam is on her own for most of the show. Tune in for a fun, informative, and wide ranging conversation about Melrose!
Dr. Julie Kukenberger joins the panel to discuss the school year and the future of Melrose schools. Plus news and updates from around town and a quick throwback to 80s Melrose!
The panel talks about pickles, Pat Doyle, Grad Night, and news on a mental health grant for the police department, the mayor’s “Melrose Plays” initiative, and more. Also Dorie Withey of the Human Rights Commission talks about all the great Pride Month activities happening in town!
The panel discusses many scholastic events in town - reading day, senior car parade, senior prom, and MHSTV. Also city hall reopening, DEI funding issues, pride month, and a great discussion with Jana Gimenez of The Food Drive and their amazing “food rescue” program.
The panel is lost without Jen but perseveres through the latest news and welcomes Ali DiMatteo, head honcho of the Melrose Farmer’s Market, who provides lots of exciting updates and shares some breaking news.
The panel covers the newest swans and parklets in town, the mayor’s FY22 budget proposal, the new booze order, Friday’s youth vaccination clinic, and talks business with Jen Manning Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce who breaks big news on the show!
The panel discusses the first signs of a post Covid Melrose, the new businesses in town, the candidates for City Council, Incentive Zoning, Mike Carraggi’s near-death experience, and more!
The panel talks about the free streets event, Melrose Drama’s fantastic weekend shows, the first glimpse at our local 2021 elections, Jen beat boxes, and more!
The panel gets into a heated discussion about all the latest Melrose discourse while Tom Champ encourages people to relax, plus Earth Week, new Covid rules, water main break live on the air, incentive zoning, building on slopes, and more!
The panel tackles tough issues like burritos, booze, and ice cream. Plus all the latest news and special guest Demi Dubois tells us all about the fantastic Earth Week happenings in town.
The panel celebrates a top fan, reviews the latest news, and talks with Rabbi Jessica Lowenthal from Temple Beth Shalom about her first year in town and her role in leading the temple.
The panel covers all the latest news and invites a special guest to talk about having community conversations on controversial topics - Colleen Guida of Wakefield tells us what it has been like from her seat on the School Committee while discussing mascot changes.
Mike Zwirko joins the panel for a discussion of the latest news, local politics, a big change, and more!
Mayor Paul Brodeur joins the panel to discuss how to spend $5MM of free cash and $8MM of Covid relief, vaccines, and a whole lot more. An interview so nice we did it twice and Mayor Brodeur hangs in for an epic episode!
The panel discusses Randi Sullivan’s “First Girl to the Moon!” webinar, Housing Families, Parent U, free cash and fire pits, the abrupt back to in person school changes, and welcomes special guest Mandy Carroll to talk about vaccinating teachers.
The team discusses BFD Melrosians, porch pirate warnings, the new diversity task force, and other news. School Committee member Jen Razi-Thomas joins the conversation and shares many insights.
Jim Bennett talks with the team about his fascinating research and writings for the Melrose Historical Commission for Black History Month. The panel also discusses the latest news and more!
Lauren Grymek joins the panel as she prepares to step down as Director of the Melrose Chamber of Commerce. The team also reviews all the news and upcoming events around town, including a pending visit from a drop shipper.
The panel discusses pool testing, vaccinations, valentines for seniors, Destination Imagination, an upcoming anti-racism panel, “weather now” with Tom Champoux, and a great discussion with Sheila Gauch, amazing Melrosian who is also Chairwoman of the Melrose Special Education Advisory Council.
Punxsutawney Phil takes a beating, BFD Melrosians are celebrated, the vaccine make it into one great arm, Planning Director Denise Gaffey demystifies crucial city operations, and more!
The 182nd Infantry returns to Melrose, coffee shops and Mexican restaurants emerge, DEI task force forms, vaccine line cutting techniques revealed, and more! The panel is punchy but the info and opinions are off the charts.
The panel talks community spirit, Covid status, a new building project on Essex Street, a discussion with Liz Ticcioni and Bonnie Clapp of the Human Rights Commission, all the news, and more!
Gina Martinez joins the panel to educate us on affordable housing planning in Melrose. The team discusses local news, reacts to the disturbing national news, and more!
The panel talks about schools going remote for a week and conducting Covid testing, vaccination rollout plans for Melrose first responders, the amazing work of students covering live sports, learning to ski, dominating Buy Nothing, and more!
The panel discusses the latest news, including a special school committee meeting on Covid testing funding. They also share resolutions and “magic wand” wishes for the new year, and more!
We pulled this clip of Jen Leclerc’s rewrite of the holiday classic for Melrose from this week’s episode for easy listening and sharing. Merry Christmas to all! And to all a good night!
The panel talks snow removal, BFD Melrosians, staff picks for Christmas songs, the generosity of Melrosians, and Jen shares a special Melrose version of Twas The Night Before Christmas, and more!
The panel discusses the latest Covid news as Melrose gets a “red” designation, the DCR’s first meeting on the Fellsway/Melrose Street intersection, Ell Pond Park planning for 19 acres of public land, other news and charitable happenings in town, staff holiday movie picks, and more!
The panel shares stories from the front lines of local shopping and LTMM Secret Santa gift are revealed. Hear about the latest news, the many charity opportunities in town, and more!
Tom Champoux, Sam Hammar, Jen Leclerc, and Tom Catalini discuss Giving Tuesday including staff picks of local charities near and dear to each host’s heart, plus the latest news and more!
Lauren Grymek joins the panel to talk business in Melrose and to cover the news, including “Give a Gobble” efforts, emerging Ell Pond Park plans, the Future of Housing in Melrose, and more ... including a special visit from rising comedy super star Sam Rossi!
Bill Butler joins the panel to discuss Melrose real estate (residential and commercial), current events, the latest news, and more. Plus special guests Maribeth Darwin and Stephanie Nelson to talk about the 5th annual Melrose Kindness Day....and a special Zoombomber and OG of the Melrose TV scene.
Kathy Vines joins the panel and LTMM debuts new technology, broadcasting across Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and MMTV cable channels simultaneously. The conversation covers the election and Melrose results in detail, newly proposed MBTA cuts that impact Melrose train and bus lines, geological and scientific phenomena in Melrose,upcoming events and activities, a special Zoombomber, and more!
Mike Zwirko, former City Council President and Mayoral candidate joins the panel for a discussion that ranges from Halloween to COVID impact to local businesses on the rise and so much more — plus a Zoom-Mom-er!
Eugenia and Steve rejoin Jen and Tom, reforming the original panel for this special episode. The team talks the news and views, including back to school, early voting, ranked choice voting, Halloween, and more. Then a number of special guests of historical importance to the show join for a new level of fun and a rousing conclusion.
Linda Apple joins the panel to discuss the news and issues of the week, including Halloween plans in Melrose, cleaning up the streets, voting, construction, and more. Plus a “blast from the past” Zoom bomber!
Sarah Waywell Timm joins the panel to discuss Tenoch, Liquor Commission sion, Mary Livermore 200, MAAV, the HR Director position, and to talk with special guest Brandon Reid about his experience having Covid. All this and more!
If you’re looking for some good news, check out this episode with special guest cohost Kris Rodolico and special guest juggler/musician Stuart Ryerse as the team discussed many fun things happening around town.
Cindy Tervalon joins the panel and is a special guest on this episode, throwing down some serious knowledge of online school options. The team reviews all the news and does a deep dive into an 80s movies simulation of ranked choice voting, which will appear as question 2 on the November ballot.
Garden Remedies of Melrose expands from medical use marijuana sales to also include recreational use, cannabis expert Janice Bissex is our special guest, Michelle Carson joins the panel, we talk back to school, ballot question 1, local political discourse, and more!
Guest host Mike Carraggi joins the panel with a unique reporter’s view of the city and many topics are discussed, including controversial events and controversial holidays. Special guest Jessica Buster gives insight into the Buy Nothing group and a Zoombomber makes a dream come true. All this and more!
Brett, Tom, and Sam embark on a wide ranging conversation around parklets. We get unique insights from Sam’s work with the official committee and she ably faces down a barrage of questions and tolerates a flurry of uninformed comments from Brett and Tom. Let us know if you would like more after hours conversations and if you like this even more relaxed version of the typical LTMM format.
Jeff Strasnick joins as cohost and the team discusses a wide range of issues on the minds of Melrosians this week, including many facets of the new school year starting, the primary election, a special zoom bomber with a unique perspective on education in Melrose and beyond, and more!
Eric Wildman of Board of Registrars gives a voting update, Commissioner Parenti talks Encore traffic mitigation money, more school talk, library services updates, storm team updates, an encore zoombomber appearance, Jen and Tom want you to cohost, and more!
Melrose wins a grant for upgrades around town for outdoor dining, biking, and quieting traffic in neighborhoods with “slow streets.” The team also covers a new street sweeper proposal, back to school plans, vote by mail, an in-depth discussion of Tom Selleck, and more! Special guest Ryan Williams from the Bike/Ped Committee and guest host Brett Tervalon!
Two Melrosians with Doctorates in Education who are higher ed professionals talk about school plans and challenges for the fall, plus a Grad Night special guest, all the local news, and special PODCAST ONLY content extended deep dive discussion with the doctors. Holy cow, that’s an episode!
MHS Principal Jason Merrill talks to the team about Graduation and Grad Night, a lost turtle that is really a tortoise is found, a lifelong Melrosian turns 105, celebrating Brigid Alverson, an A list Zoombomber, hurricane cam, and more!
The gang tackles big issues in town like squirrel proof trash cans, the city’s two weeks toward change report, and the school committee’s reopening plan. Plus the youngest zoom bomber in the shows history and more!
Two days of COVID testing in Melrose, Booze news, local US Rep race heats up, School news and thought exchange, Black and gendered experience at MHS and in Melrose, next level Zoom bomber, and more!
Schooling plans, Should I eat this?, Thought exchanges, Banks and bumper cars, Polls, The Kowloons experience, Melrosian wisdom, Signgate, and More!
The team tackles issues big and small, including the live streaming proposal that sparked a lot of conversation at a recent School Committee meeting, Phase 3 reopenings, centralized and mail-in voting, the dog park, and more!
Should dog parks reopen? City Council updates on equity and inclusion funding and centralized voting. Fourth of July bike parade and MMTV special. What does the polling say about schools reopening? All this, chickens, and more discussed by the gang on this week’s episode.
An off the rails episode about fireworks, window dancing, reverse Zoom bombing, and oh yeah all the things happening in town.
City Council meetings this week have been emotional and contentious, echoing sentiments of the larger civil discourse happening across the country. The LTMM team discusses the specific proposal that heated up Melrose this week.
Special guests Jackson Sorice and Cassandra Tervalon, two of the organizers of the Stand Out for Racial Equity event in Melrose this week, join us for a very special episode. Keep the discussions going, Melrose!
A special episode with three special guests to talk about Education of our children, raising the bar of education for adults, and lots of lessons from this week's Zoombomber! Don't miss one minute, Melrosians!
Special guest Marianne Stanton, retiring from Melrose Public Library after 37 years! Mail in voting. Adele’s secret keto diet pills. A Zoombomber - and more! Recorded May 19, 2020.