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Thank you for making Home for the Holidays a Success!
Once again, the Melrose Chamber of Commerce's Home for the Holidays was a wonderful way to begin the holiday season in Melrose!

This event, as with all of the Chamber's signature community events, requires collaboration with many individuals, businesses, groups and organizations.  We offer our sincere thanks to the following:
  • Home for the Holidays event sponsor, Hallmark Health System; 
  • The City of Melrose, especially Mayor Robert Dolan and staff, the Department of Public Works, the Fire and Police Departments; 
  • Our event partners: Roman Music Therapy Services, Melrose Youth Ballet, the Melrose Family YMCA, Sue McNamara, LCM PLUS, and Coffee, Tea and Me.
  • The 2016 trolley sponsors: Century 21 Sexton & Donahue, Eastern Bank, Gately Funeral Home, Gray's Appliance, Honey Dew Donuts - Melrose, LCM PLUS, Marty's Furniture, McLaughlin Insurance Agency, Melrose Cooperative Bank, RE/MAX, Robinson Funeral Home, Stearns & Hill's Bistro and TD Bank.
  • The 2016 Trolley Crew: Paul Brodeur, Michelle Carson, Diane DeVivo, Margaret Driscoll, Martha Grover, Gail Infurna, Jen Lemmerman, Trudy MacDonald, Peter Mortimer, Lisa Mortimer, Pete Navarra, Jeff Newman, Julie Nolan, Melissa Ripley, Amanda Rosa, Nicole Rosa, Joe Silva, John Tozza, John Tramontozzi, Kathy Tully and Mike Zwirko.
  • Santa's Friday night hosts and transportation coordinators: Marie T. Wood Realty and Edward Jones.
We also thank all of you - the many stores, restaurants, businesses, churches and schools who provided activities, refreshments, samples, specials, promotions and holiday cheer throughout the weekend! Thank you to all of those who had a hand in making the 2016 Home for the Holidays so spectacular!
Chamber December Business After Hours at LCM PLUS!
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Join fellow Chamber members on Wednesday, December 14, from 5:30 - 7:30PM for our December Business After Hours.

This holiday networking party will be hosted by LCM PLUS, who will provide complimentary beer, wine, beverages and appetizers!

This holiday networking event is FREE for members but registration is required. Register to attend here.
Holiday Events You Won't Want to Miss!
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When: Friday, December 9, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Where: Buckalew's General Store, 504 Main Street, Melrose
Info: Sample some brews from Southern Tier Brewing Company of Lakewood, NY. Come by anytime between 5:30 and 7:30pm and don't forget to bring your valid ID!

Holiday Reception & Toy Drive with Representative Paul Brodeur
When: Sunday, December 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Where: Stearns & Hill's Bistro, 505 Main Street, Melrose - 2nd Floor
Info: Please join Congresswoman Katherine Clark at a holiday reception in honor of State Representative Paul Brodeur. All are welcome, full details here.

Buckalew's Holiday Open House
When: Sunday, December 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Where: Buckalew's General Store, 504 Main Street, Melrose
Info: Join Buckalew's for wine and food while you shop our wonderful assortment of craft beer, wine, local cheese, artisanal foods, and unique gifts. This is a great night to craft your own Custom Gift Box for that special someone, or perhaps grab a few lovely items for yourself. 

Intergenerational Holiday Sing!
When: Monday, December 19, 6:00pm
Where: Onset School of Music studios, 4 Audubon Rd, Wakefield
Info: Join chamber member Roman Music Therapy Services for a special holiday event with Onset School of Music. We need your voices, young and old, to make this event a success! Join us, share the joy, and build community. Registration is requested and you can learn more here.

Thank you for your continued participation in the Melrose Chamber of Commerce and for all that you do to support the business and civic communities of Melrose throughout the year. 

We wish you and yours a happy, healthy and joyful holiday season!
 
Lauren Grymek & Kim Broberg
Chamber Staff
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