Volunteers count and clear pet waste in the Fells

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Friends of the Fells Hosts Pet-Waste Cleanup Today

Friends of the Fells runs its "PoopBlitz" today, with volunteers fanning out from assigned trailheads to collect dog waste and record locations and photos of both bagged and unbagged waste across the Middlesex Fells. The group ran its first blitz in April; organizers say the data shows how much waste is in the park at one time and where concentrations are heaviest, which guides steps such as its pilot pet-waste station project. Participants sign up for a preferred starting point and meet volunteers there on Sept. 13.

Friends of the Fells

Yoga Moves Hosts Crystal Bowl Sound Healing Workshop

Laura Hackel leads a crystal bowl sound meditation workshop at Yoga Moves in Stoneham today, Sept. 13, from 4-5 p.m.

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Geology Hike to Explore Quarries in Southern Middlesex Fells

Friends of the Fells leads a free educational hike today at 10 a.m. highlighting rock formations and historic quarries, departing from the Bellevue Pond parking lot.

Friends of the Fells

Stoneham Architect Named 2026 '5 Under 40' Honoree

Stoneham architect Erin Hunter, cofounder of Studio Hearth Architecture + Design, will be honored as a 2026 '5 Under 40' award winner at a Boston ceremony Sept. 17 benefiting an Afghan girls' leadership school.

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Stoneham Community Dinner Program Set for Sept. 15

First Congregational Church will host the Stoneham Community Dinner Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 5:30-6:15 p.m.; reservations are due by Sept. 14.

Stoneham Senior Center

Stoneham Drafts Comprehensive Development Mitigation Zoning Bylaw

Proposed Article 1 for the upcoming Special Town Meeting would add Section 6.13 to Stoneham's zoning code, requiring major development applicants to assess impacts on municipal services and fund proportionate infrastructure upgrades for traffic, stormwater, and utilities before occupancy permits are issued.

Town of Stoneham

Warrant Article Seeks Planning Board Oversight for Dover Amendment Uses

Article 2 for the Special Town Meeting warrant would amend Section 4.1 of Stoneham's zoning bylaws, transferring site plan review authority to the Planning Board for religious and educational facilities under the Dover Amendment with an occupancy of 10 or more people.

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Puppet Turned In to Stoneham Police Seeks Owner

Stoneham Police are asking the public to help identify the owner of an unusual puppet turned in at the station.

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