Readers Support Skating Rink, Winter Carnival Initiatives
Stoneham Patch readers agreed that the proposed skating rink and winter carnival should be set up in town during the winter.
Not a single reader opposed town proposals that would bring a skating rink and a winter carnival to Stoneham during the winter. On Aug. 29, we asked you if you supported the winter activities proposed by Stoneham Board of Selectman Tom Boussy and of the several comments we received all were in favor of the projects. "I think the idea sounds great, a nice ice skating rink on the Common and a Winter Carnival such fun!" wrote reader Jean Beltram. "We need some fun things to do in the winter." Fellow reader Tara L concurred, saying: "This would absolutely benefit the town and I hope it moves forward!" Reader Rob Carfagnini wrote in, saying: "I think it's a great idea! I think you would see a lot of residents utilize the rink as it's great to …
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Mark Ouellette
4:20 pm on Friday, September 7, 2012
Hi Dennis, The financials haven't been determined for the winter carnival because it's basically just an idea with no formal proposal. The skating rink would cost a total of about $5,200. No word yet on potential revenue from either. The activities will be discussed at the next Selectmen's meeting later this month. more ›