Stoneham Morning Brief, Oct. 30: Committee shifts $1M in special ed funds

From Stoneham News

• Planning board splits on data center moratorium The Stoneham Planning Board split over whether to recommend a proposed two-year data center moratorium, divided on how to weigh unresolved water and energy questions against a looming state guidance deadline.Stoneham News
• Special town meeting acts on 14 warrant articles Stoneham's Special Town Meeting took up a packed 14-article warrant October 19, including a data center moratorium the planning board had not endorsed and a contested vacant storefront registry that drew sharp pushback from a local building owner.Stoneham News
• School Committee reworks FY27 special education budget The Stoneham School Committee took up a fiscal year 2027 budget reallocation shifting money out of special education accounts, credited to stronger than expected state and federal reimbursements, as Budget Director Diane called the year unlike any in her two decades in school business.Stoneham News

Happening Fri, Oct 30

• 8:00 a.m.: Early voting hours set for Friday In-person early voting for the Massachusetts State Election runs from 8 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 30, at 35 Central Street.Town of Stoneham
• 9:00 a.m.: Freestyle sessions fill Friday's rink schedule The Stoneham rink offers no-pucks freestyle skating sessions at 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30.Town of Stoneham
• 9:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.: Freestyle 9:00 AM: Friday at 9:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m Freestyle 9:00 AM is listed on the town calendar for Friday, Oct. 30 at 9:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.Town of Stoneham
• 10:00 a.m.: Public skating offered Friday morning Public skating runs from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the Stoneham rink.Town of Stoneham
• 12:00 p.m.: Adult stick practice scheduled Friday at rink Pre-registered adult stick practice runs from noon to 1:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30; space is limited and registration is required.Town of Stoneham

Coming up

• Mon, Nov 2, 7:00 p.m.: Cultural Council meets Monday evening The Stoneham Cultural Council meets Monday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. at 380 Main Street.Town of Stoneham
• Mon, Nov 2, 7:00 p.m.: Historical Commission convenes Monday The Stoneham Historical Commission meets Monday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. at 35 Central Street.Town of Stoneham
• Tue, Nov 3, 7:00 a.m.: State election day arrives Tuesday Polls for the Massachusetts State Election are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 35 Central Street.Town of Stoneham
• Tue, Nov 3, 1:30 p.m.: School Committee holds three negotiation sessions Tuesday The Stoneham School Committee's Negotiation Subcommittee meets three times Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 1:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Central Street locations.Stoneham Public Schools
• Wed, Nov 4, 3:00 p.m.: Policy Subcommittee meets remotely Wednesday The Stoneham School Committee's Policy Subcommittee meets by remote participation Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 3 p.m.Stoneham Public Schools
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:30 p.m.: Veterans Committee meets Wednesday evening The Stoneham Veterans Committee meets Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 6:30 p.m. at 35 Central Street.Town of Stoneham
• Wed, Nov 4, 10:00 a.m.: Open Space panel meets remotely Wednesday The Stoneham Open Space and Recreation Committee meets by remote participation Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 10 a.m.Town of Stoneham
• Thu, Nov 5, 6:30 p.m.: War Memorial Committee convenes Thursday The Stoneham War Memorial Committee meets Thursday, Nov. 5, at 6:30 p.m. at 35 Central Street.Town of Stoneham
• Sat, Nov 7: Acera School hosts STEM festival Nov. 7 Acera School will hold a STEM Festival and Open House on Saturday, Nov. 7, Stoneham Patch's calendar listing shows.Stoneham Patch
• Thu, Nov 26: En Ka Society plans Turkey Trot Nov. 26 The En Ka Society's Turkey Trot 2026 is listed on Stoneham Patch's calendar for Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.Stoneham Patch

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