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Five Things: StonehamBank to Host Business Seminar

Check out the Five Things column for Wednesday, Oct. 10.

Here are five things to know for Wednesday, Oct. 10: 1. Overcast day: Wednesday is expected to be mostly cloud with a slight possibility of rain in the afternoon around 3 p.m., according to the forecast for Stoneham on the National Weather Service website. During the day, temperatures will hit a high in the low 60s before dipping to a low in the low 40s, according to the forecast. 2. Local meetings: Two Stoneham sessions are slated for Wednesday evening, according to the town website, including:  3. Business seminar: StonehamBank is expected to host the first in a series of banking seminars, with the first one slated for noon on Wednesday. The seminar, which will focus on data privacy, will be led by Jim Hackett of Woburn-based TeamLogic …

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POLICE LOG: Cabot Road Vehicle Vandalized, Hubcaps Stolen

Check out the types of calls handled by the Stoneham Police Department recently.

[Editor's note: The following information was provided by the Stoneham Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.] At 12:29 p.m. May 29, Stoneham police responded to Cabot Road for a report of vandalism and larceny from a vehicle. The caller claims the front window of their vehicle was shot out with a BB, and hubcaps were stolen from his parked vehicle. The incident reportedly happened Friday, May 25. Police to investigate. May 29 @1:23 p.m.: Police responded to Chestnut Street for a report of a possible fight between two men in the street. The fight was verbal in nature between a father and son. No arrests made. @12:57 p.m.: Police called to the Fellsway West area between Friendly's …

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LAST CHANCE: StonehamBank to Host Fourth Annual Shred Day

Got documents, old checkbooks or other papers that need to be destroyed? Attend the shred day slated for Saturday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 80 Montvale Ave.

StonehamBank is set to host their fourth annual Shred Day on Saturday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you have old documents, receipts, bills or any other papers that need to be destroyed, bring them to the free shredding event at 80 Montvale Ave. The shredded paper will also be recycled. There will be raffles for two Boston Red Sox tickets and shredding machines. For more information, call 1-888-402-2265, email info@­stone­hambank.­com or visit the event website.

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Stoneham Resident Named 2012 Banker & Tradesman Community Bank Hero

Janice Houghton, president and chief executive officer of StonehamBank, received the award for her dedicated community service.

StonehamBank President and Chief Executive Officer Janice Houghton was recently recognized as a 2012 Banker & Tradesman Community Bank Hero. Houghton, a lifelong Stoneham resident, has 42 years of banking experience, according to her profile on the StonehamBank website. She is involved in many different community organizations including the Stoneham Retirement Board, Visiting Nurses Association of Middlesex East, Winchester Hospital, Mystic Valley Elder Services, Zoo New England and the Co-operative Central Fund. StonehamBank is also involved in supporting Stoneham Little League, the Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham (also the clubs in Billerica and Woburn), the Central Elementary School Homework Club, Helping Our Troops and many other causes …

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Jeanne E. Craigie

11:47 am on Thursday, May 3, 2012

Congratulations Jan--Could not have gone to a finer woman!! Thanks for all you do!   more ›

Event Spotlight: Volunteer at Community Dinner Program at First Congregational Church in Stoneham

The weekly dinner kicks off at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday at 1 Church St.

[Editor's note: The information below derives from a press statement by the First Congregational Church in Stoneham.] The Community Dinner Program is an interfaith gathering providing hot, nutritious meals in a welcoming environment to members of our larger community. Initiated in 1995 by First Congregational Church, the program is supported by a wide range of churches, businesses and service clubs in Stoneham. Each Tuesday at 5:45 p.m., meals are served to 50-70 guests of all ages by teams from First Congregational Church (Hungry Helpers), St. Patrick Parish, First Baptist Church of Stoneham, St. James United Methodist Church and an interfaith team partnering with StonehamBank. Community Dinners also receives generous support from the …

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Stoneham Church Receives Matching Gift Opportunity for Steeple Fund

The First Congregational Church in Stoneham is looking to the community for help to reach its fundraising goal for the Steeple Fund.

[Editor's note: The information below was provided by the First Congregational Church in Stoneham.] An anonymous donor has provided the First Congregational Church in Stoneham with an opportunity to make sure its historic steeple continues to be a traditional New England beacon of light and source of beautiful music in Stoneham’s town center. The donor will match each dollar raised up to $5,000 in donations that the Church collects to help pay off the loan for the 2004 steeple repairs. To guarantee the entire matching gift, the Church must raise the funds by April 15 and is looking for assistance from businesses, organizations, families and individuals in the community. In 2004, the church celebrated its 275th anniversary by seeking local …

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Event Spotlight: Interfaith Community Dinner in Stoneham

The dinner kicks off at 5:45 p.m. at the First Congregational Church.

[Editor's note: The information below is from a press statement issued by the First Congregational Church in Stoneham.] The Community Dinner Program is an interfaith program providing hot, nutritious meals in a welcoming environment to members of our larger community. Initiated in 1995 by First Congregational Church, the program is supported by a wide range of churches, businesses and service clubs in Stoneham. Each Tuesday at 5:45 p.m. meals are served to 50-70 guests of all ages by teams from First Congregational Church (Hungry Helpers), St. Patrick Parish, First Baptist Church of Stoneham, St. James United Methodist Church and an interfaith team partnering with StonehamBank. Community Dinners also receives generous support from the …

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Event Spotlight: Community Dinner through First Congregational Church in Stoneham

The dinner is slated for 5:45 p.m. Tuesday at 1 Church St.

[Editor's note: The information below was provided by the First Congregational Church in Stoneham.] The Community Dinner is an interfaith program providing hot, nutritious meals in a welcoming environment to members of our larger community. Initiated in 1995 by First Congregational Church, the program is supported by a wide range of churches, businesses, and service clubs in Stoneham. Each Tuesday, at 5:45 p.m. meals are served to 50-70 guests of all ages by teams from First Congregational Church (Hungry Helpers), Saint Patrick Parish, First Baptist Church of Stoneham, St. James Methodist Church, and an interfaith team partnering with StonehamBank. Community Dinners also receives generous support from the Rotary Club and others, including …

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Boys & Girls Club Receives $25,000 Donation for New Van

The Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham were the recipient of a $25,000 donation courtesy of the 99 Restaurant, the Bruins Alumni Association and other local companies. On-hand at the check presentation was former Bruins great, Rick Middleton.

$25,000 for a new van Thursday afternoon, the Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham received donations totaling $25,000 from several area businesses and organizations. Among the donors were the Ninety Nine Restaurant, the Bruins Alumni Association, Stoneham Ford, StonehamBank and Eastern Bank, raised through the profits of the 99 Legends vs. Bruins Alumni Game that took place in March. The $25,000 will be used to purchase a new van for the Boys & Girls Club, a tool the club has desperately needed to provide travel opportunities to their members and to pick kids up after school. “We are very grateful to the 99, Stoneham Bank, Stoneham Ford, Eastern Bank and the Bruins Alumni for their generous gift,” said Interim Director at the Boys & Girls Club, …

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Mark Ouellette

2:10 pm on Saturday, October 1, 2011

Hi Kim, Thanks for the comment. That's great you got to watch the Stanley Cup with Rick Middleton! That must have been fun :) Mark Ouellette Editor, Stoneham Patch   more ›