Stoneham Recycling Committee Surveys Residents Ahead Of New Trash Contract
STONEHAM — Stoneham's Trash & Recycling Committee is asking residents to fill out a brief survey on their hauling needs as the town's contract with Casella is set to expire next year, with the committee's input going toward the Town Administrator's search for a new agreement.
TOWN HALL
The Trash & Recycling Committee's survey is meant to help the Town Administrator's office understand what residents want as officials begin seeking a replacement for the current Casella contract, which runs out next year.
Separately, riders on the Stoneham Shuttle now book their trips through a new mobile app. As of August 1, all shuttle rides must be requested through the Ride Circuit app rather than the previous Circuit Transit Stoneham app. The town also reminds residents that Stevens Street Recycling Center hours posted on the town website remain in effect through November 30.
Downtown Stoneham construction, which began the week of July 6, continues, according to the town's website. And Walk Massachusetts and the Stoneham Transportation Advisory Committee's Bike Pedestrian Subcommittee are inviting residents to a community "walk audit" on August 27, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., to evaluate how safe and accessible the town's streets and public spaces are.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"🌱 Patch AM: Tuesday Lunch Meeting with Stoneham Rotary Club and 13 more events": Stoneham Patch's morning roundup points readers to more than a dozen local happenings this week, including the upcoming Family Festival Faith & Fun gathering. Per Stoneham Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/stoneham).
"🌱 Patch AM: What Stoneham's GLP-1 patients should eat to stay strong": The newsletter's health segment flags nutrition guidance for local residents using GLP-1 medications, alongside its usual events list. Per Stoneham Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/stoneham).
COMING UP
The Stoneham Board of Assessors meets by remote participation and the Scholarship Fund Committee meets, both Monday, August 17. The Council on Aging, Board of Health and Municipal Affordable Housing Trust (the latter by remote participation) all meet Tuesday, August 18.
Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.