Board of Appeal Requests CVS Pay for Traffic Study

The Winchester Board of Appeal voted Tuesday night to have CVS Pharmacy pay for a peer review traffic study in the area of the retailer's proposed store at the corner of Swanton and Washington Streets.

The Winchester Board of Appeal voted Tuesday night to have CVS Pharmacy pay for a peer review traffic study in the area of the retailer's proposed store at the corner of Swanton and Washington Streets. CVS, which has a location on Main Street in Winchester, is proposing to develop a 11,995-square-foot store with a 2,405-square-foot mezzanine in the area of 278-292 Washington St., 12 Swanton St. and 16-20 Swanton St. The area is currently zoned as mixed use, which allows for commercial development. Peer Review Traffic Study After hearing updates from the developer about the newly revised site plan, the board unanimously approved having CVS pay up to $5,000 for the traffic study. While the parameters of the traffic study were not immediately…

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Five Things: Man Allegedly Attempts to Swap Food Stamps for Cash at CVS

Check out the Five Things column for Aug. 28.

1. In case you missed it: Stoneham police received a call about a man allegedly attempting to swap food stamps for cash at CVS Pharmacy, according to a police log. 2. Birds of prey: Check out the Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey program at Stone Zoo Wednesday to see several types of birds, including the bald eagle, bateleur eagle, Egyptian vulture, military macaw, spectacled owl and white-necked raven, according to the Zoo New England website. The event is free when you purchase a regular zoo ticket. Showtimes are at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. 3. Are you an owner of a Stoneham business? Why not claim your directory listing on Stoneham Patch to enjoy the additional perks. 4. Local meetings: There are three municipal meetings slated for …

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Five Stores For Back-To-School Shopping in Stoneham

If you are getting ready to go back to school, check out these five local businesses.

1. Marshalls, 87 Main St. 2. CVS Pharmacy, 107 Main St. 3. Famous Footwear, 99 Main St. 4. Olympia Sports, 85 Main St. 5. The Paper Store, 99 Main St.

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Ten Places You Didn't Know Were Open on Christmas

Looking for something to eat, pick up or visit on Christmas Day? Check out our list of places open on the holiday.

It's Christmas Day, and you're missing a key ingredient for dinner. Or maybe you need a present for an unexpected gift exchange. Better yet, the gifts have been opened, the guests are gone, and now you're ready to head out for a little entertainment. Where can you go to shop, dine, and celebrate? Here are some options for you to consider for the Stoneham area.

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