Readers Call For Market Basket, Christmas Tree Shop to Open in Stoneham

Readers called for these two stores the most in our poll.

After asking what business should set up shop in Stoneham, two choices topped the list of suggestions from our readers: Market Basket and the Christmas Tree Shop. Of the 42 votes we received, Market Basket and the Christmas Tree Shop finished tied for first with five votes each, followed by a movie theater with three and a grocery store, Ikea, Walmart, Target and Starbucks finishing third with two votes apiece. With limited grocery store options in Stoneham, readers want a place like Market Basket to open in town. "MARKET BASKET! For the love of Mary someone needs to occupy the former Shaw's location and Market Basket would be IDEAL!" wrote reader Jillian. Reader Witold added: "I agree about the Market Basket. Those local businesses near …

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VISIONS FOR VACANCIES: What Should Be Done With the Empty Space Next to Liberty Bay Credit Union?

Let us know by posting your thoughts in the comments section below.

Empty storefronts aren't an uncommon finding in most communities these days and Stoneham is no exception. So, with that in mind we'll be featuring a different vacant space in town, and you can let us know what you'd like to see done with the building or property. What would you like to see happen with the 2,990-square-foot vacant space at Redstone Shopping Center located next door to Liberty Bay Credit Union and adjacent to Redstone Liquors and the former Shaw's Supermarket? Tell us your visions for the property in the comments section below.

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Steve Walles

4:59 pm on Thursday, May 31, 2012

Also, suggestion for the former FYE site: Newbury Comics.   more ›

VISIONS FOR VACANCIES: What Should be Done With Vacant Space at Redstone Shopping Center?

Let us know your suggestions by posting a comment in the comments section below.

Empty storefronts aren't an uncommon finding in most communities these days and Stoneham is no exception. So, with that in mind we'll be featuring a different vacant business in town, and you can let us know what you'd like to see done with the building or property. What would you like to see happen with the nearly 20,000 square feet of vacant space at Redstone Shopping Center located near CVS Pharmacy and in front of Redstone Liquors and the former Shaw's Supermarket? Tell us your visions for the property in the comments section below.  

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Steve Walles

9:31 am on Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Construction going on in the former Lindt Factory Outlet location. Anyone hear anything about what's going on there? I won't hold my breath for something to move into the old Shaw's building. I go to Shaw's in Wakefield. It's nice and spacious, therefore better-equipped to handle large crowds, and several people who worked at the Stoneham location are now there. Stop & Shop is always a zoo. …   more ›

VISIONS FOR VACANCIES: What Would You Do With the Former Baja Fresh Mexican Grill?

Let us know by posting your thoughts in the comments section below.

Empty storefronts aren't an uncommon finding in most communities these days and Stoneham is no exception. So, with that in mind we'll be featuring a different vacant business in town, and you can let us know what you'd like to see done with the building or property. Our latest property is the former Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, located at 113 Main St. at Redstone Shopping Center within walking distance of CVS Pharmacy and also around the corner from the vacant Shaw's Supermarket. What would you like to see happen with this site? Tell us your vision for this location in the comments section below.

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Patch Facts

Five Things: Announcements, Blogging, Library Program, Visions for Vacancies and a Preview

Scope out the "Patch Facts" column for Feb. 24.

1. Storytime! Stoneham Public Library is scheduled to have a lapsit storytime at 10:30 a.m. in the Children's Room. The free program is open to the public and includes simple crafts, songs and stories. 2. In case you missed it: We launched a new feature called"Visions for Vacancies" Thursday, asking our readers to tell us what they would like to see done with the former Shaw's Supermarket property. What do you think should happen to the building? Click on the story link and post a comment in the commens section. 3. Up for some blogging? We're looking for some bloggers who either live or work in Stoneham to contribute blogs to our "Local Voices" section. If interested, email mark.ouellette@patch.com. 4. Got big news? Do you have a Stoneham-…

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VISIONS FOR VACANCIES: What Should Be Done with the Former Shaw's Supermarket?

We'll feature a vacant property in town and ask you, our readers, to tell us what you'd like to see done with it.

Empty storefronts aren't an uncommon finding in most communities these days and Stoneham is no exception. So, with that in mind we'll be featuring a different vacant business in town, and you can let us know what you'd like to see done with the building or property. Our first property is one that comes up in discussion quite a bit in town and that concerns the former Shaw's Supermarket, 109 Main St. The store shuttered about a year ago due to lagging sales in comparison to other Shaw's locations. What are your thoughts about this location? Should another grocery store or chain move in? Would you put a restaurant or entertainment space there? Tell us your visions for the property in the comments section below.

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