Stoneham
Massachusetts
Town Of Stoneham
The construction of a major roadway linking Medford to Andover in 1806 resulted in a shift of the town center from the Summer and Pleasant Street area to what is now the modern Main Street. With the advent of the Federal Period (1775-1830) the local economy was still largely based on agriculture, but was witnessing the introduction of shoes in small shops scattered throughout the community. During the 1830's central shops were established, often in conjunction with a general store.
The public stagecoach line linking North Reading to Boston began to pass through Stoneham on the Medford to Andover Turnpike in 1833 improving transportation. Over time the farmlands located within the Turnpike corridor was subdivided for the development of homes for the shopkeepers, shoemakers, carpenters, and other craftsmen. In 1840 churches were built, and in the 1850's the Stoneham 5 Cent Savings Bank and John Hill's Factory were established on Main Street.
The Industrial Revolution brought growth and commerce to Stoneham. The home shoemaking industry was over time absorbed into the more than forty shoe manufacturing concerns. Today one only needs to look at the Town Seal to see the importance of shoe manufacturing, tanneries and box factories to see their importance to Stoneham.
The twentieth century brought more growth, more transportation services, more demand for carpenters and other craftsman (to build the houses ) and as the shoe industry went into decline the advent of what was the Town's largest employer E .L. Patch Company, a manufacturer of pharmaceuticals. Stoneham also was becoming Detroit of the East with a burgeoning auto manufacturing industry. Only a fire could change the course with the destruction of the factory and the plans.
Stoneham was known as "The Friendly Town". The success of the community was evident in the number of Olympic Team members that came from Stoneham since the modern Olympics were introduced.
Stoneham has established itself as a fine suburban community with low crime, fine schools, outstanding local services, and roadways linking in all directions and as a great location for people to live and locate their business.
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Town Of Stoneham News Town Administrator Dennis Sheehan And Police Chiefjames Mcintyre Issue Joint Statement
STONEHAM - Town Administrator Dennis Sheehan and Police Chief James McIntyre wish to provide the following joint statement: We understand the concern among members of our community following multiple and separate media reports involving off duty…
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The Stoneham local council of the Massachusetts Cultural Council is proud to announce the recipients of funding awards for events and programs that enhance the enjoyment, education, and culture of our Stoneham community..... .....Click here to view…
Read More »Town Of Stoneham News Curbside Christmas Tree Pickup January 9th-January13th 2023
CHRISTMAS TREES CURBSIDE PICKUP ON YOUR REGULAR TRASH DAY Week of Monday, January 9, 2023 through Friday, January 13, 2023 Must be out curbside by 7 a.m. on your REGULAR trash day As free of ornaments & tinsel as possible Not in plastic bags…
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The April 4, 2023 Annual Town Election ballot will include: One seat on the Select Board (3 year term) Two seats on the School Committee (3 year term) One seat on the Board of Assessors (3 year term) …
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The Stoneham Community Electricity Aggregation (CEA) program is still available to those residents looking to save money on their electricity bills this winter. Electricity users in Massachusetts have the option of selecting their supplier as an…
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December Job Opportunities Laborer I - Department of Public Works Stoneham Public Works Laborers Union AFSCME Council 93, AFL-CIO Grade 38 Salary Range; $26.7719 hrly/$55,899.94 annually-$31.0569 hrly/$64,847.02 annually Duties include…
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The Massachusetts Cultural Council and Stoneham Cultural Council are pleased to share that the FY23 Festivals & Projects application at Mass Cultural is open! New this year, Festivals & Projects is intended to serve those who are hosting a…
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Read More »Town Of Stoneham News Old Burying Ground Open Day Saturday, October 29,2022 1PM-3PM
The Historical Commission invites the public to tour the Old Burying Ground at William & Pleasant Streets on Sat, Oct 29th from 1PM-3PM. Heavy rain cancels the event. See their Facebook page https://www.Facebook.com/StonehamHistComm for more…
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Read More »Town Of Stoneham New Alert Melrose And Stoneham Household Hazardous Waste Collectionlocation Changed To Melrose High School
The location for the household hazardous waste collection on Oct 22, 2022 8am-noon has changed to Melrose High, 44 Melrose St. Access from Melrose Street only for this event. Please read News Flash item for more info or call DPW at…
Read More »The Town Clerk's Office Will Not Be Accepting Passport Applications October 3rd-October 10th
The Town Clerk's Office will not be accepting passport applications this week. We will resume acceptance on October 11 2022. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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Police Chief James McIntyre and Fire Chief Matthew Grafton report that an investigation into a suspicious item revealed there was no danger to the public on Tuesday morning. On Tuesday, Sept. 27, at approximately 7:22 a.m., Stoneham Police and…
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Welcome Stoneham Arts and Cultural Organizations Three Funding opportunities are approved! We have great news for you from the Stoneham Cultural Council. The past few years have been tough on arts and culture organizations. So, the National…
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Read More »Town Of Stoneham 2022 Early Voting Schedule
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