Downtown Stoneham Construction Work Begins Along Main Street
STONEHAM — Downtown Stoneham construction work got underway this week, while state legislators touted new bills on early literacy and energy costs, and Stoneham Patch flagged the closing of a longtime Main Street eatery.
TOWN HALL
Downtown Stoneham's long-anticipated redesign work began Monday, July 6, according to a Town Hall News Flash announcement. The update, posted to the town website, points residents to further construction details as the project moves forward; the town has not specified an expected completion timeline in the release.
SCHOOLS
The Stoneham School Committee's Policy Subcommittee is scheduled to meet by remote participation Wednesday, July 8, per the town calendar. No additional district policy announcements were issued in this reporting window.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
The Stoneham Public Library has a busy slate of programming opening up this week and beyond. Drop-in Tech Support sessions continue on July 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27 and 31, each running 10 a.m. to noon, and Chess Club for Adults meets July 9 at 7 p.m. Teen Trivia Night: Weird but True is set for July 13 at 5 p.m., followed by a Karin Slaughter author talk July 14 at 7 p.m., a Documentary Wow! discussion July 15 at 6:30 p.m., and a Reyna Grande author talk July 16 at 2 p.m. The library's Mid-Summer Faire is planned for July 18 from 6 to 8 p.m., with a Friday Movie Matinee on July 17 from 1 to 4:30 p.m.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Sen. Lewis, Rep. Day, and Mass. Legislature Enact Early Literacy Bill to Boost Student Reading Proficiency" — State Senator Jason Lewis's office announced a new law aimed at grounding reading instruction in evidence-based practices statewide, according to Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/stoneham).
"Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Act to Lower Energy Costs While Protecting Climate Goals" — The Massachusetts Senate passed energy affordability legislation that Senator Lewis's office says is projected to save ratepayers billions while maintaining climate commitments, according to Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/stoneham).
"🌱 Patch AM: What the closing of Bacci's means for Stoneham regulars" — Patch's morning roundup examined the impact on longtime patrons as the Main Street restaurant Bacci's prepares to close, according to Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/stoneham).
"Here's How Many Beaches Are Closed To Swimming In MA" — A statewide Patch report notes that some Massachusetts beaches have reopened following a ruptured sewer line that had caused closures last month (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/stoneham).
COMING UP
The Stoneham Planning Board meets Wednesday, July 8. The Stoneham War Memorial Committee meets Thursday, July 9. The Stoneham Historical Commission and the Library Board of Trustees both meet Monday, July 13. The library's Karin Slaughter author talk is set for July 14 at 7 p.m., and its Mid-Summer Faire runs July 18 from 6 to 8 p.m.