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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

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Stoneham Police Log, Meetings and a Community Dinner

Find out what is happening in Stoneham on Tuesday, May 21.

Here is the 5 Things column for Tuesday, May 21 in Stoneham: 1. In case you missed it: Check out the Stoneham Police log. 2. Retirement Board session: The Stoneham Retirement Board is slated to meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the second floor Conference Room at Town Hall, according to the town website.  3. Council on Aging meeting: The Stoneham Council on Aging meets at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the first floor Conference Room at the Senior Center, according to the town website. 4. Assessors unite: The Stoneham Board of Assessors will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Assessors Office at Town Hall, according to the town website. 5. Eat up: The Community Dinner Program, which is comprised of more than 50 churchgoers from several churches in town providing …

Monday, May 20, 2013

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Hall of Fame Committee Meets at Stoneham High Monday Night

Find out what is happening in Stoneham on Monday, May 20.

Here is the 5 Things column for Monday, May 20 in Stoneham: 1. In case you missed it: Check out the Home of the Week on Stoneham Patch. 2. Local session: The Hall of Fame Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Stoneham High School in Room 107A, according to the town website.  3. Tai Chi: There is a free Tai Chi class at 6 p.m. Monday at Body Mind Systems. 4. Positive marks: Did you have a great time at a Stoneham business? If so, search our directory and post a positive review and rank the business on a 1-5 star (five stars being the best) scale. 5. Get your blog on: It's easy to write your own blog post on Patch. Use Stoneham Patch to connect with your neighbors:

Thursday, May 16, 2013

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Historian to Talk Stained Glass in Stoneham Thursday at Library

Find out what is happening in Stoneham on Thursday, May 16.

Here is the 5 Things column for Thursday, May 16 for Stoneham: 1. Stained glass: Historian Dee Morris will be giving a presentation about homes and churches in Stoneham that feature stained glass windows at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Stoneham Public Library, according to the library website. 2. Tai chi: Body Mind Systems will be having a "Human Harmonies" Tai chi class at 6 p.m. Thursday. 3. Leaf collections: The DPW will be collecting leaves Thursday and Friday on your regular rubbish day only, according to the town website. 4. Local images: Take some scenic shots of Stoneham today and then upload them to our Pics & Clips section. 5. In case you missed it: The sisters and an uncle of two Stoneham natives and brothers that each lost a leg in …

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

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Former Stoneham Patch Editor Returns

Find out what is happening in Stoneham on Tuesday, May 14.

Here is the latest 5 Things column for Tuesday, May 14 for Stoneham: 1. In case you missed it: As of Monday, Mark Ouellette returned to his former role as editor of Stoneham Patch. 2. Nice day: It is expected to be mostly sunny, with temperatures peaking in the low 60s before dipping to an overnight low in the upper 30s. 3. Dining together: The Community Dinner Program, which consists of more than 50 churchgoers from several churches in town providing meals to people from the community, is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. Tuesday at the First Congregational Church in Stoneham. 4. Business reviews: Did you have a good experience at a Stoneham business? If so, search our directory and post a positive review and rank the business on a 1-5 star scale. …

Thursday, February 7, 2013

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5 Things You Need To Know Today, Thursday, Feb. 7

Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person on your team.

Here are 5 pieces of information designed to get your Thursday off to a flying start and to help make you the smartest person in your family. 1. Your Local 3-Day Weather Forecast: 2. Messy Commute: Things could get ugly on the roads this evening and definitely Friday morning. Keep track of the road conditions with the Stoneham Patch Commute Page. We update conditions every five minutes with accidents, construction and general traffic jams. 3. Reader Comment of the Day: "Fine with cutting back 1 day of delivery if really will save the USPO so much $ but think eliminating Wed. Delivery would be much better as mid-week and would not mean so many days in a row when no delivery! Also Sat. Is only day some people can interact with their postal …

Monday, February 4, 2013

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5 Things You Need To Know Today, Monday, Feb. 4

Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person in the coffee shop.

Here are 5 pieces of information designed to make your Monday feel a little bit less like Monday and to help make you the smartest person in your carpool. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: 2. Quote of the Day: "The core values that have made America great are rooted in Judeo-Christian principles. Such principles guided our founding fathers when they framed the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Although not all candidates for public office are either Jewish or Christian, they should be committed to helping us preserve those values that have made America strong." Blogger Robert, Aufiero, in his blog post, "Let's Work together for the Common Good of Massachusetts." 3. Reader Comment of the Day: "Dan are you really that heartless or are you…

Friday, February 1, 2013

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5 Things You Need To Know Today, Friday, Feb. 1

Bits of knowledge to help you be the smartest person working for the weekend.

Here are 5 pieces of information designed to get your weekend off to an early start and to help make you the smartest person atthe gym. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: 2. It's Happening Today: The Stoneham High boys basketball team is in action tonight at home against Woburn High. Tap-off is set for 7 p.m. 3. It's Happening This Weekend: Hallmark Health System to hold annual women and heart disease seminar. This event is free to the public and begins at 10 a.m. at Montvale Plaza, 54 Montvale Ave. 4. By The numbers: $430,000 -- Which Stoneham home sold for $430,000 last week. Click here to find out. 5. Patch Reads: Valentine's Day is a perfect chance to encourage a "love" of reading in your children. Click here and check out these …

Thursday, January 31, 2013

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5 Things You Need To Know Today, Thursday, Jan. 31

Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person in your carpool.

Here are 5 pieces of information designed to get your Thursday off on the right foot and to help make you the smartest person stuck in rush-hour traffic on I-93. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "Yeah, A flat income tax isn't bad, but the myth that the rich pay a higher tax rate than the poor, is just that - a myth. The higher % for the rich is only for the portion of their earnings in excess of a certain amount. On the first $XXX dollars both the rich & poor pay the same. But having a flat tax, exempting the first $25K or so (and eliminating all deductions) would work too. Be warned though, it would put H&R Block and lots of CPA's out of work; to say nothing of a large number of IRS agents (not needed …

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

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5 Things You Need To Know Today, Wednesday, Jan. 30

Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person at the watercooler.

Here are 5 pieces of information designed to get you over the hump this Wednesday and to help make you the smartest person in line at the drive-thru. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "Between the ages of 10 and 14, we were racing homemade go-carts down dangerous streets - no helmets or pads, we fished & cleaned our own fish, squirrel hunting & target shooting with .22's, shooting each other with BB guns, throwing apples at cars and being chased. Lots of sports. Walked to school starting 2nd grade - all weather no rides, often chased by a viscious dog. Other things I'm embarrased to mention. Small caliber guns but no booze, drugs or video games. No one was ever kidnapped. I would hate to be an urban/…

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

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5 Things You Need To Know Today, Tuesday, Jan. 29

Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person at the donut shop.

Here are 5 pieces of information designed to get your Tuesday off to a flying start and to help make you the smartest person on the team. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: 2. It's Happening Today: Looking for something to do with the kids today? Check out StoryTime for little ones at the Stoneham Public Library at 10:30 a.m. 3. Reader Comment of the Day: "I'm right there with you. This fingerprinting concept is just another 'flavor of the day' to get behind. NONE of these folks, I can guarantee, were anywhere to be found for any 'prior' outrage. This is just another Facebook cause on their part. In a few days, I'm sure, most of these knuckleheads will find something else to get fired up about! I call them 'part-time activists.'" Reader…

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