The following text is from a Facebook post by by Allyson Debutts, a Melrose resident. We're thankful she shared this, and it's been copied here verbatim with her permission. Enjoy. - David West · I don't live in a neighborhood full of fancy houses. They're old. They have character but they have flaws. I don't live in a neighborhood with fancy amenities or clubs. I don't live in a neighborhood that people really recognize, or exclaim "omg I love that area!" But I live in a n

The words are nostalgic, but the message of ownership applies today more than ever.

Our subdivision entrances are a vital part of our neighborhood identity. They signal that we take pride in the place we live, that we're not just a collection of streets and houses. The most visibly prominent entrance into our neighborhood is on Melrose Blvd: twin brick structures with impressive curves and decorative gates. If I'm reading old documents correctly, they appear to have been constructed in the early 1990's through a funding push by the Melrose Civic Associatio

On a beautiful Saturday in October, we had a neighborhood barbecue! Folks from every corner of Melrose came to enjoy a great time and...

Yes - this post is literally about changing a light bulb. But please read on because it’s a good story.

* Hopefully not you, a person who is responsible and conscientious dog owner

Due to the increasing concerns of speeding raised by neighbors starting in 2024, the Melrose Place Crime Prevention District requested a traffic calming study be performed by the city-parish at that time.

What a good time this was! Melrose neighbors gathered at the Triangle (BREC Fairfax Park) on April 26th to enjoy music and silly games,...

In 2024, a small but growing group of residents worked together to increase the desirability and resilience of our neighborhood...

On October 26th, the Melrose Civic Association threw a "Pumpkin Palooza" Halloween party at the Triangle (BREC Fairfax Park) for the...

Donna Collins-Lewis, head of Love Impact Coalition, is a Melrose Place neighbor that is making a real difference in our city and beyond.

For the cheat-sheet version of this, jump to the Melrose Place Quick Guide to Out of Cart Waste. For the full scoop, continue reading!...

Nova Bennett's home, across the street and one house down from mine, has always intrigued me. It's a well-kept brick cottage with...

In 2023, the Melrose Place Crime Prevention District received $10,000 of legislative appropriations from the state general fund to...

Summer is coming, and the Melrose Place Crime Prevention District wants to give you an additional sense of security.

First, I'd like to thank several residents on Valcour Drive for recently posting on Nextdoor about their months-long frustration in...

What Improvements? In a nutshell: retrofitting Florida Blvd for improved pedestrian and cyclist access. See the MOVEBR Florida Corridor...

Are you a new resident? Welcome to our wonderful neighborhood! We are thrilled to have you as our newest neighbor and hope you’ll find...