Developing Melrose, Responsibly

We are a group of Melrose residents concerned about the rapid pace that the City is approving new, large-scale redevelopment projects in a few small city neighborhoods.  These projects are being approved with little to no notice to residents in the affected neighborhoods as well as residents and taxpayers in general.  A volunteer board (Planning Board) is responsible for approving these project proposals.  Your elected city officials are not involved in the process.

We understand that there is a regional housing crisis.  But we also feel that all Melrose residents, and especially those residents in neighborhoods impacted by large-scale developments, should have a say in what their community looks like. We want to find ways that encourage development and a development review process that leaves Melrose a better place for all of us.

On this website you will find information about development projects that are currently under review - including the 40B proposal for 28 Greenwood Street and the 107 unit building proposed for 14 Tremont St - or have been approved since 2022 by the Planning Board, along with information about upcoming meetings.

You can read more about our larger mission by clicking HERE

Upcoming Planning Board and Board of Appeals (ZBA) Meetings

Monday March 13th, 7:30 PM - Planning Board

  • Public review of ammendments to the Melrose Zoning Ordinance

  • Remote only, click HERE to register for the meeting

Wednesday March 22nd, 7:30PM - Board of Appeals

  • Variance hearing for the 40B 28 Greenwood Street project

  • Remote only; registration not yet available

Monday March 27th, 7:30PM - Planning Board

  • First presentation of 14 Tremont Street proposal

  • IN PERSON Meeting - Milano Center - no remote access

28 Greenwood Street

Developers plan to blast out ledge next to the historic Wyman house to build a 40 unit apartment building.  This blasting will happen within 200 feet of the Julian Steele House (senior housing).

The developer held a public meeting on June 28th 2022.  The meeting was recorded and can be viewed by clicking HERE

While the Mayor has sent letters to Mass Housing identifiying multiple issues with the size and location of the project, including the blasting of ledge, Mass Housing has identified that the project “appears generally eligible under the requirements of the housing subsidy program

The Board of Appeals will hear the multiple variances being requested for the project at their March 22nd, 2023 meeting.

Some important details

Photo of Melrose Soldiers & Sailor Memorial courtesy of flickr user  cmh2315fl via creative commons license

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