Stoneham Schools Fill Two More Seats In Third Bus Lottery

STONEHAM — With the new school year set to begin, Stoneham Public Schools conducted a third transportation lottery on August 26 to fill two newly available seats, continuing a process that has run through the summer as families finalize their fall plans.

TOWN HALL

Downtown Stoneham's road and infrastructure work, which began Monday, July 6, continues to affect traffic and access in the town center, according to an update posted to the town's website. The Stevens Street Recycling Center's published hours remain in effect through November 30, 2026, and the Trash & Recycling Committee's survey on residents' hauling needs remains open as the town's contract with Casella nears its 2027 expiration, both matters covered previously by this desk.

SCHOOLS

Stoneham Public Schools conducted a third transportation lottery on August 26 after two additional bus seats became available, following a second lottery held the previous day that filled four seats. The district said the same process will repeat if more seats open up. The district also published detailed morning and afternoon bus route schedules for Central Middle School, South School, Colonial Park School and Robin Hood School ahead of the school year, and the School Committee is scheduled to meet by remote participation on Monday, August 31.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

"New Sushi Spot Debuts First MA Location With Freebies: Cheap Eats" reports that a new sushi restaurant with its first Massachusetts location is marking its opening with free matcha, caviar samples, giveaways and a 20 percent discount on its app, according to Stoneham Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/stoneham/s/koexq/new-sushi-spot-debuts-first-ma-location-with-freebies-cheap-eats).

"Stoneham Delegation and Mass. Legislature Pass Bill to Enhance Child Welfare" describes a new state law creating a Foster Child Bill of Rights and adding oversight to the state's child welfare system, a story this desk has previously reported, per Stoneham Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/stoneham).

"Stoneham Delegation & Legislature Pass Law Keeping Book Bans out of Massachusetts Schools and Libraries" covers a new law setting statewide guidelines for how schools and libraries decide which books to carry or remove, also previously reported by this desk, according to Stoneham Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/stoneham).

"🌱 Patch AM: How could Winchester's Forest Ridge plan change access to Stoneham's edge of the Fells?" flags a Winchester development proposal that could affect access to the Fells reservation along Stoneham's border, per Stoneham Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/stoneham).

COMING UP

The Stoneham School Committee meets by remote participation on Monday, August 31.

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.