Stoneham Named to Massachusetts Nicotine-Free Generation List as Heat Wave Looms
Stoneham has landed on a Massachusetts list tied to nicotine-free generation policy, according to a new Patch report, while a dangerous heat wave forecast to push heat index values above 110 degrees is bearing down on the region heading into the week.
TOWN HALL
The town's official calendar shows the Stoneham Zoning Bylaw Review Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, June 30. No additional press releases or department announcements were posted to the News Flash feed during this coverage window. The Stevens Street Recycling Center is operating on its posted schedule through November 30, 2026; residents can check stoneham-ma.gov for specific hours.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
Stoneham Patch's morning edition carries the headline "🌱 Patch AM: How Stoneham ended up on Massachusetts' nicotine-free generation list," reporting that the town has been placed on a state list connected to nicotine-free generation policies. The piece also flags an upcoming Independence Day parade in Wakefield as a regional calendar item, per Stoneham Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/stoneham).
Stoneham Patch also flags "'Extreme' Heat Will Feel Like 110+ Degrees, Bring Severe Storm Risk To MA: See Latest Forecast," noting that dangerous heat and humidity are expected to peak through midweek, with severe storm potential layered on top. Residents should plan accordingly for the holiday week, per Stoneham Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/stoneham).
COMING UP
- **Wednesday, July 1** — Drop-in Tech Support, Stoneham Public Library, 10 a.m.–noon - **Monday, July 6** — Drop-in Tech Support, Stoneham Public Library, 10 a.m.–noon - **Tuesday, July 7** — Jenny the Juggler (kids' program), Stoneham Public Library, 1–1:45 p.m. - **Wednesday, July 8** — Drop-in Tech Support, Stoneham Public Library, 10 a.m.–noon - **Thursday, July 9** — Chess Club for Adults, Stoneham Public Library, 7–8 p.m. - **Monday, July 13** — Teen Trivia Night: Weird but True, Stoneham Public Library, 5–5:45 p.m. - **Monday, July 14** — Karin Slaughter Author Talk, Stoneham Public Library, 7–8 p.m. - **Tuesday, July 15** — Documentary Wow! Discussion, Stoneham Public Library, 6:30–8 p.m. - **Thursday, July 16** — Reyna Grande Author Talk, Stoneham Public Library, 2–3 p.m.