Stoneham Seeks Resident Input On New Trash Contract
STONEHAM — Stoneham's Trash & Recycling Committee is asking residents to complete a brief survey to help the town administrator shape a new hauling contract, since the town's current agreement with Casella is set to expire next year.
TOWN HALL
The Trash & Recycling Committee wants to hear from residents before the town heads into negotiations. With the Casella contract up in 2027, the committee says the survey will help officials understand what the community wants and needs as they seek a new trash and recycling vendor.
The town also posted updated hours for the Stevens Street Recycling Center, which will run through Nov. 30, 2026, giving residents a longer window to plan drop-offs.
In-person early voting for the state primary got underway Saturday, Aug. 22, running 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Town Clerk's Office, with voting continuing during regular Town Hall hours Aug. 24 through Aug. 28.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
Family Festival Faith & Fun is set for Saturday, Aug. 22, one of the highlighted events on the Stoneham community calendar this weekend, per Patch's event listings.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Markey, Moulton Deliver Parting Shots In Final MA Senate Primary Debate": the two Democratic rivals clashed over age, transgender rights and progressive credentials in their last debate before the primary, per Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/stoneham).
"Mass. Man Indicted On Salem, Seabrook Theft Charges: Rockingham County Superior...": Jason Alexander Schalebaum, 19, of Franklin Street in Stoneham, was indicted on reckless conduct and related charges tied to a high-speed incident in New Hampshire, according to Patch (read it at https://patch.com/new-hampshire/salem-nh/mass-man-indicted-salem-seabrook-theft-charges-rockingham-county-superior).
COMING UP
The Stoneham Retirement Board meets Tuesday, Aug. 25. The Veterans Committee meets Wednesday, Aug. 26. On Thursday, Aug. 27, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Walk Massachusetts and the STAC Bike Pedestrian Subcommittee will hold a community walk audit to evaluate street safety and accessibility around town. In-person early voting continues through Aug. 28 in the Town Clerk's Office.
Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.