# Planned developments in Melrose, MA

Boardwalk found 63 planned projects in Melrose, MA in public filings from the last 12 months, mostly residential. The latest is on the Melrose Board of Appeals agenda for Oct 2, 2026.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/melrose/

## Melrose at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 63 |
| New in the last 30 days | 2 |
| Most common type | Residential |
| Latest filing | Oct 2, 2026, Melrose Board of Appeals |
| Sources we check | 8 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in Melrose

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | 35 | 56% |
| Development decisions | 10 | 16% |
| Infrastructure | 10 | 16% |
| Public and institutional | 7 | 11% |
| Mixed use | 1 | 2% |

## Recent projects in Melrose

| Project | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Unit Residential Conversion | Cambridge Lands, LLC | Multifamily | 4 units · 0.16 acres | Seeking approval | Jul 8, 2026 |
| $848K Grove Street Water Main Improvements | Massachusetts Water Resources Authority | Pipelines | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Burnett and Laurel Streets Stormwater Management Project | Not stated | Stormwater and drainage | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Feb 12, 2026 |
| 28-Unit Townhouse Development | Summit Development LLC | Townhomes | 28 townhomes · 2.66 acres | Continued | Feb 4, 2026 |
| 6-Townhome Development on 10,476 Square Feet | ROG Realty Trust 1l | Townhomes | 6 townhomes · 0.24 acres | Seeking approval | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Security and Access Control System for Melrose Engine 2 Fire Station | Not stated | Fire and police stations | Not stated in filing | Approved | Nov 19, 2025 |
| 16,100-SF Police Station on 1.62 Acres | Not stated | Fire and police stations | 1.62 acres | In design | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Engine 03 Fire Station Project Schedule Update | Not stated | Fire and police stations | Not stated in filing | In design | Nov 5, 2025 |
| 60-Unit Residential Building | Melrose Highlands Development LLC | Residential | 60 units · 0.58 acres | Seeking approval | Jul 16, 2025 |

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Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Nearby places

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- Stoneham, MA · 10 projects
- [Medford, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/medford/) · 45 projects
- Everett, MA · 4 projects
- [Wakefield, MA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/wakefield/) · 130+ projects

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## Questions about Melrose

### What's planned in Melrose, MA?

Boardwalk found 63 planned projects in Melrose, MA in the last 12 months, mostly residential. The latest is on the Melrose Board of Appeals agenda for Oct 2, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Melrose projects come from public meeting records, such as Melrose Board of Appeals agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Melrose's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 11, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 11, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Melrose, MA", boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/melrose/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count