Meet the Councilor Events

Please get in touch if you would like to co-host an event. Events will be added here as they are planned.


Neighbors of the Benjamin Lynde House
Jan
17

Neighbors of the Benjamin Lynde House

The goal is to bring together the neighbors near 244 Main Street (primarily Ward 5 residents) to share information, concerns, and ideas. I will be there as the Ward 5 representative to facilitate and hear from residents. Main Street residents Mike and Maggie Abdow are co-organizing this event. 

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Slice of the City, Ward 5
Sep
17

Slice of the City, Ward 5

‘Slice of the City’ events are early evening, drop-in style meet ups at green spaces in each of Melrose’s wards. The Mayor, members from the City Council, and City staff will be present to mingle with residents. Join us to celebrate Melrose’s open spaces, engage with the City outside of formal meetings, and enjoy some local pizza.

Residents of Melrose Ward 5 (southwest portion of the City, around Oak Grove and the Middlesex Fells)  are invited to meet Mayor Grigoraitis, Ward 5 Councilor Kim Vandiver and Councilor-at-Large Maya Jamaleddine over a slice of pizza at the Lincoln School playground between 6 and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 17.

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October 7th Backyard Event
Oct
7

October 7th Backyard Event

Please join us for a backyard Meet the Candidate event, hosted by one of your Ward 5 neighbors. There will be the opportunity to learn more about Kim’s plans and share your input through one on one and small group discussion. Email kim@kimformelrose.com to RSVP.

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Racial Justice Forum
Sep
20

Racial Justice Forum

Three anti-racism organizations in Melrose are hosting racial justice forums for candidates for mayor, city council, and school committee.

The forum for city council candidates will be Wednesday, September 20 at 7 pm. Registration is required to attend each forum.

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