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Melissa Russell

Melissa Russell has been a journalist for more than 20 years, serving as editor for several community news publications including the Winchester Star, the Reading Advocate, the Burlington Union and the Waltham News-Tribune. She is the winner of multiple New England Newspaper & Press Association Awards.

After leaving Gannett New England in 2022, where she led teams of journalists producing content for Wicked Local newspapers and websites, she was a freelance editor and writer, contributing to local newspapers and magazines.

She can be reached at mrussell@westonobserver.org.

Melissa's Latest Articles

Density and cost is focus of latest hearing on senior development

Unit mix, project density and environmental impact concerns were the focus of the latest HYM Investment Group public hearing.

HYM Zoning change will not be on Town Meeting warrant

The Senior Living Community Overlay District proposal for 300 Wellesley St. will not be on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

Wayland man cited for Cybertruck vandalism

A Wayland man was summoned to court on Feb. 27 after he allegedly keyed a Cybertruck parked in the Central Street parking lot.

Developer seeks zoning bylaw change for senior housing
Weston Nurseries to close its Lincoln store

Weston Nurseries, which first opened in Weston in 1923, announced last week that it closed its Lincoln location.

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Planning board hears proposal for Regis land

A developer is proposing a 215-unit senior living complex at 300 Wellesley St., across from Regis College.

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Weston teacher visits Korea on research fellowship

Weston High School teacher Angela Lee traveled to Korea for a teaching fellowship this summer.

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