Healey plans 2-month pause on gas tax

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Healey Proposes Two-Month Suspension of Massachusetts Gas Tax

Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday she intends to file legislation suspending the state's 24-cent-per-gallon gasoline and diesel tax for two months, citing soaring prices and the coming home heating season. She called it "temporary relief for the people of Massachusetts" and said the bill was drafted to ensure savings are passed on to drivers, a concern she had raised about past gas-tax holidays. The tax primarily supports road construction and maintenance; Healey said funding would be offset.

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Veterans Committee Meets Wednesday at Town Hall

The Stoneham Veterans Committee meets Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Lower Level Banquet Hall.

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The Arbors Hosts 'Parkinson's 101' Educational Workshop

The Arbors at Stoneham hosts 'Parkinson's 101' Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at 5 p.m., with registered nurse Ed Walters-Zucco leading a discussion and Q&A on care options, family resources and community support. RSVP by phone is encouraged.

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Stoneham Library Film Club Meets on Zoom

The Stoneham Public Library Film Club holds its monthly discussion virtually on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Stoneham Public Library

Stoneham Arena Holds Adult Stick Practice Session

Stoneham Arena hosts an adult stick hockey practice for pre-registered skaters Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, from noon to 1:45 p.m.

Town of Stoneham

Qigong Class Offered Wednesday Morning on Main Street

Human Harmonies offers a Qigong class Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at Body Mind Systems, 263 Main St.; Tai Chi sign-ups are also available.

Human Harmonies

Stoneham Girls Soccer Hosts Reading Memorial at 4:15 p.m.

Stoneham's girls varsity soccer team hosts Reading Memorial in a league match at Stoneham High School Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, with kickoff at 4:15 p.m.

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Stoneham Volleyball Falls 3-0 to Watertown

Watertown defeated Stoneham 3-0 in volleyball on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, dropping Stoneham to 1-7 for the season.

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Caregiver Hiring Event Set for September 23

Abernathy Home Care, 92 Montvale Ave., holds an in-person caregiver hiring event Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026.

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Stoneham School Committee Meets Thursday

The Stoneham School Committee meets Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at 101 Central St.

Town of Stoneham

Stoneham I-93 Bridge Brigade Set for September 23

The Stoneham I-93 Bridge Brigade gathers Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m. at 4 Hill St., with participants waving to traffic and displaying banners.

Stoneham I-93 Bridge Brigade