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August 22, 2022

ISSUE NO. 13

Scholarship Committee Member Dave Kurdzionak of The Watchmaker and Chamber President Jeff Buxton with Chamber Scholarship Awardees Bonnavie Boynton and Jack Henaghan (not pictured Brenda Scibelli and Audrey Brogna).

Register for the 38th Annual Town Day

Sept. 17, 11:00am- 4:00pm

(Rain Date Sept. 18)

Stoneham Town Common


Participating in Town Day is a great way to increase visibility for your business or organization locally. We hope you will join us.

Some important dates to remember:

  • Aug. 26th: The last day to guarantee inclusion all promotions and collateral as a sponsor. Learn more about sponsorship here. 
  • Sept. 1st: Registration fees increase, and it is the last day to guarantee a table, chair and/or canopy rental for your space. Register here.
  • Sept. 7th: Final day to register.


If you would like to register online, please visit:

www.tinyurl.com/townday22 or download a registration packet here.


For information on the day, visit www.stonehamchamber.org/town-day.

Learn more or register

Today & Tomorow! Hiring Event at Salem Five Bank

Mon. August 22, 4:00-6:00pm

8 Walker Brook Drive (Reading)

Tues., August 23, 4:00-6:00pm

8 Boston Street (Lynn)


Salem Five, named a Best-In-State Bank 2022 by Forbes is hiring!  With a rich history and a strong reputation for growth, service and innovation, Salem Five offers employees a sense of stability and pride. Salem Five also offers a comprehensive salary and benefit package including health insurance and matching 401k plan. Qualified candidates may submit a resume and application online at salemfive.com/careers

Learn more 

Water Main Replacement Construction on Main Street through November

Monday August 1 - Mid-November

Main Street, Stoneham


The Stoneham DPW will begin temporary bypass piping on Main Street, from Maple Street to Elm Street. In early Sept., installation of a new water main will begin with work being completed by mid-November. During construction, they anticipate completing 200 feet of pipe daily with each section and accompanying street closures to take 3-4 days.

View map of impacted areas

Stoneham Downtown Banner Sponsorship

We are excited to refresh our downtown street light banners in time for Town Day. This year's theme is "More Happens Here", and we will share final designs shortly. Banners will go up in just prior to Town Day (September 17th) and remain displayed throughout the year. You will have the opportunity to pick up your banner at the Chamber office after it is taken down.


The member price for a banner is $200 and the non-member price is $250.

Reserve your banner 

Thank you to our Summer Concert Series Sponsors & Planning Committee 

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August 11 marked the end of this year's Summer Concert Series. We are grateful to committee members Debbie Catalano (Catalano Creative), Bobby Palumbo ("C" Clear Copiers), Valerie Giglio (Giglio & Samson, Attorneys at Law), Dave Kurdzionak (The Watchmaker) and Veronica St. Cyr (Stirling Brandworks) for volunteering their time to make this year a success.  


Additional thanks to our sponsors who make the Concert Series possible. 

Platinum: StonehamBankStone Zoo/Zoo New EnglandNorthern Bank and Stoneham Ford

Gold: Gaetano's Restaurant and RJ O'Connell & Associates

Silver: The Presti GroupServPro of Stoneham & WakefieldThe Arbors at StonehamBarile Family Funeral Homes & Cremation ServiceThe Appian Club of Stoneham and American Family Care Urgent Care

Bronze: Spartan Paint & SupplyStoneham Municipal Employee Federal Credit UnionCommon Trust Federal Credit Union and McDonald Finnegan Funeral Home.

Stage Music Center Fall Registration Now Open

Stage Music Center provides exceptional music education to all ages and levels. They offer piano, violin, guitar, voice - singing, flute lessons, as well as in-person and remote live music lessons.


The Fall registration is open to new students! Questions call (781) 570-2556 or email winchester@stagemusiccenter.com

Learn more or register

in the community

Town Early Voting Begins Next Week

Beginning Saturday, August 27

Stoneham Town Hall | 35 Central Street

Aside from voting by mail or voting in person on Election Day, there will be in person early voting periods before the State Primary on September 6th and the State Election on November 8th. 


Learn more

Stoneham Farmers Market

Thursday, August 25, 2:30pm-6:30pm

Stoneham Town Common

The Stoneham Farmers Market showcases a variety of edibles and other well-curated creations with 22 fantastic vendors offering everything from fruits and veggies, dairy products, eggs, honey and meat to breads, cookies, pastries, pastas, pierogies, wine and coffee.


Learn more

Submit Your Events for Chamber Calendar

Do you have an upcoming event you would like to share with other members and the community?  Please go to stonehamchamber.org/members/news or email info@stonehamchamber.org with details. 


upcoming events & reminders

Your Business May Be Eligible for the Employee Retention Tax Credit

This is your regular reminder to check with your accountant or payroll specialist to see if you are eligible for the ERTC. Since the government expanded this program, it’s important to realize that businesses may now retroactively claim the ERTC in addition to the Paycheck Protection Program loan. Learn more

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