Stoneham Reads at the Farmers Market
Join us at the Stoneham Farmers Market Thursday August 20th
Stop by our table to learn more about Stoneham Reads, and our book choice and theme this year, “Stories That Stay With Us”. Learn more here.
We’ll have books you can peruse, companion book recommendation reading lists, and kids activities.
Don’t forget to join us for our upcoming Silent Reading Nights!
Wednesday, August 26th, Greater Boston Stage Company, 6:15-8pm
FARMERS MARKET
Join us on the Town Common every week for fresh produce from Riverdale Farm, a variety of food and craft vendors, local community groups, exciting kids activities, and more! The Stoneham Farmers Market is a great place to get some fresh air, connect with friends, meet your neighbors, and hear live music.
Silent Reading Night in August
Join us for our final summer evening of reading.
Bring any book of your choice!
After a brief welcome and time to get comfortable, readers find a spot anywhere in the Theater Cafe or sitting area and enjoy 45 minutes of interrupted reading.
We’ll meet up at the end for a casual discussion and share-outs about what we’re reading, memorable themes, favorite authors, and more.
Readers of all ages who can read independently and quietly are welcome.
All formats are welcome: physical books, e-books, audiobooks, graphic novels, manga, poetry, and more.
6:15-6:30 - Arrive and Greetings
6:35-7:20 - Read Silently
7:25-8:00 - Book share and discussion
Rain means we'll postpone to another date. Check back here for updates!
Interested in this year’s Stoneham Reads selection? Our 2026 theme is Stories That Stay With Us, featuring “They Called Us Enemy” by George Takei. This, and companion books, are set aside at the library for you to browse and check out. For this evening, you are invited to bring any book you’re currently reading or would like to read
FARMERS MARKET
Join us on the Town Common every week for fresh produce from Riverdale Farm, a variety of food and craft vendors, local community groups, exciting kids activities, and more! The Stoneham Farmers Market is a great place to get some fresh air, connect with friends, meet your neighbors, and hear live music.
Stoneham Community Walk Audit
Come join Walk Massachusetts and the STAC Bike Pedestrian Subcommittee to improve Stoneham streets! Help evaluate how safe, accessible, and user-friendly our streets and public spaces are for everyone. This walk audit is part of an ACR grant program focused on identifying infrastructure challenges around heat islands, flooding, and safe mobility — and everyone is welcome, whether you're a resident, business owner, or just interested in community design.
We'll start with a brief overview, then walk together through key areas to observe and discuss opportunities for improvement. Rain or shine (unless severe weather)! Please sign-up to receive important information about the event.
PORCHFEST
August 29th 2026
12 pm - 7 pm
Step onto the porch and into a world of harmony!
Join us for a delightful day filled with the strumming of guitars, the sweet melodies of voices, and the rhythmic beats of tambourines at our Porch Music Festival. Gather with friends and family in the cozy ambiance of our neighborhood, where front porches transform into stages and music fills the air. Let the tunes whisk you away as you savor the sounds of local talent and embrace the community spirit. Come one, come all, and let the music on the porch be the soundtrack to your day!
Keep Stoneham Beautiful Back to School Cleanups
Various locations and times
Let's help our schools shine before the new school year begins! Keep Stoneham Beautiful is organizing pop-up cleanups at schools around town to spruce things up and welcome students back to a cleaner, brighter campus. Grab your gloves and join a cleanup near you — meeting locations and times will be announced in the coming weeks on the Stoneham CAN website and KSB social media, so stay tuned! Interested in leading a cleanup at your school? Email us — we'd love your help!
KSB September Meeting
KSB meets the first Wednesday of each month in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at Stoneham Town Hall.
Please join us to discuss ongoing Keep Stoneham Beautiful initiatives, propose new initiatives, and meet other community volunteers who are passionate about making Stoneham cleaner, greener, and even more beautiful!
Newcomers welcome. Questions? Email us at keepstonehambeautiful@stonehamcan.org.
FARMERS MARKET
Join us on the Town Common every week for fresh produce from Riverdale Farm, a variety of food and craft vendors, local community groups, exciting kids activities, and more! The Stoneham Farmers Market is a great place to get some fresh air, connect with friends, meet your neighbors, and hear live music.
FARMERS MARKET
Join us on the Town Common every week for fresh produce from Riverdale Farm, a variety of food and craft vendors, local community groups, exciting kids activities, and more! The Stoneham Farmers Market is a great place to get some fresh air, connect with friends, meet your neighbors, and hear live music.
FARMERS MARKET
Join us on the Town Common every week for fresh produce from Riverdale Farm, a variety of food and craft vendors, local community groups, exciting kids activities, and more! The Stoneham Farmers Market is a great place to get some fresh air, connect with friends, meet your neighbors, and hear live music.
EV Showcase at the Stoneham Farmers Market
Electric Vehicle Showcase
Curious about going electric? Come see a range of EVs up close at our Show and Tell event, happening right at the Farmer's Market!
Six to seven electric vehicles — spanning different sizes, price points, and brands — will be on display, powered on so you can explore them (test drives won't be offered, but you'll get a real feel for each vehicle). EV ambassador owners will be on hand to share their firsthand experience and answer your questions.
While you're there, stop by our partner tables for even more resources:
Eversource's Mobile Energy Efficiency Experience trailer
Information on home EV charger installation
Details on state incentives for EV buyers
This event is a STAC project, organized in partnership with Spark Energy consultants and the Green Energy Consumers Alliance (GECA).
Come with your questions — whether you're EV-curious or ready to make the switch!
FARMERS MARKET
Join us on the Town Common every week for fresh produce from Riverdale Farm, a variety of food and craft vendors, local community groups, exciting kids activities, and more! The Stoneham Farmers Market is a great place to get some fresh air, connect with friends, meet your neighbors, and hear live music.
Tri-Community Greenway Invasive Species Removal
Help remove invasive plants and restore native habitat along the Tri-Community Greenway. These volunteer workdays support local biodiversity, improve trail conditions, and help protect the health of our community greenway.
Volunteers will work together to identify and remove invasive plant species along sections of the trail. No prior experience is required.
FARMERS MARKET
Join us on the Town Common every week for fresh produce from Riverdale Farm, a variety of food and craft vendors, local community groups, exciting kids activities, and more! The Stoneham Farmers Market is a great place to get some fresh air, connect with friends, meet your neighbors, and hear live music.
KSB October Meeting
KSB meets the first Wednesday of each month in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at Stoneham Town Hall.
Please join us to discuss ongoing Keep Stoneham Beautiful initiatives, propose new initiatives, and meet other community volunteers who are passionate about making Stoneham cleaner, greener, and even more beautiful!
Newcomers welcome. Questions? Email us at keepstonehambeautiful@stonehamcan.org.
KSB November Meeting
KSB meets the first Wednesday of each month in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at Stoneham Town Hall.
Please join us to discuss ongoing Keep Stoneham Beautiful initiatives, propose new initiatives, and meet other community volunteers who are passionate about making Stoneham cleaner, greener, and even more beautiful!
Newcomers welcome. Questions? Email us at keepstonehambeautiful@stonehamcan.org.
PorchFest Youth Performers Preview
Thursday, August 13
5:00-9:00PM
Boys and Girls Club Teen Center Parking Lot, 79 Central Street
Join Stoneham PorchFest and The BGC Teen Center for a special Porchfest Preview and hear incredible performances from talented local youth musicians and artists. Enjoy frozen treats and help support live music in our community!
Free Event, INSpire Cafe will be ONSITE selling SLUSH. Check out the Stoneham PorchFest Facebook page for more details and schedule of performers.
FARMERS MARKET
Join us on the Town Common every week for fresh produce from Riverdale Farm, a variety of food and craft vendors, local community groups, exciting kids activities, and more! The Stoneham Farmers Market is a great place to get some fresh air, connect with friends, meet your neighbors, and hear live music.
FARMERS MARKET
Join us on the Town Common every week for fresh produce from Riverdale Farm, a variety of food and craft vendors, local community groups, exciting kids activities, and more! The Stoneham Farmers Market is a great place to get some fresh air, connect with friends, meet your neighbors, and hear live music.
FARMERS MARKET
Join us on the Town Common every week for fresh produce from Riverdale Farm, a variety of food and craft vendors, local community groups, exciting kids activities, and more! The Stoneham Farmers Market is a great place to get some fresh air, connect with friends, meet your neighbors, and hear live music.
FARMERS MARKET
Join us on the Town Common every week for fresh produce from Riverdale Farm, a variety of food and craft vendors, local community groups, exciting kids activities, and more! The Stoneham Farmers Market is a great place to get some fresh air, connect with friends, meet your neighbors, and hear live music.
Silent Reading Night in July
Join us on the Stoneham Common for an evening of reading (or listening) and getting lost in a book among friends and neighbors.
After a brief welcome and time to get comfortable, readers find a spot anywhere in the Common and enjoy 45 minutes of uninterrupted reading.
We’ll meet up at the end for a casual discussion and share-outs about what we’re reading, memorable themes, favorite authors, and more.
Readers of all ages who can read independently and quietly are welcome.
All formats are welcome: physical books, e-books, audiobooks, graphic novels, manga, poetry, and more.
6:15-6:30 - Arrive and Greetings
6:35-7:20 - Read Silently
7:25-8:00 - Book share and discussion
Rain means we'll postpone to another date.
Keep Stoneham Beautiful Pop-Up Cleanup
In lieu of our regular monthly meeting, Keep Stoneham Beautiful will be organizing pop-up cleanups in June, July, and August. There will be an opportunity to meet informally following the cleanup. Newcomers are welcome!
FARMERS MARKET
Join us on the Town Common every week for fresh produce from Riverdale Farm, a variety of food and craft vendors, local community groups, exciting kids activities, and more! The Stoneham Farmers Market is a great place to get some fresh air, connect with friends, meet your neighbors, and hear live music.
Stoneham Reads at the Farmers Market
Join us at the Stoneham Farmers Market Thursday July 16th!
Stop by our table to learn more about Stoneham Reads, and our book choice and theme this year, “Stories That Stay With Us”. Learn more here.
We’ll have books you can peruse, companion book recommendation reading lists, and kids activities.
Don’t forget to join us for our upcoming Silent Reading Nights!
July 22nd, Stoneham Common, 6:15-8pm
August 26th, Greater Boston Stage Company, 6:15-8pm
Tri-Community Greenway Invasive Species Removal
Help remove invasive plants and restore native habitat along the Tri-Community Greenway. These volunteer workdays support local biodiversity, improve trail conditions, and help protect the health of our community greenway.
Volunteers will work together to identify and remove invasive plant species along sections of the trail. No prior experience is required.
FARMERS MARKET
Join us on the Town Common every week for fresh produce from Riverdale Farm, a variety of food and craft vendors, local community groups, exciting kids activities, and more! The Stoneham Farmers Market is a great place to get some fresh air, connect with friends, meet your neighbors, and hear live music.
FARMERS MARKET
Join us on the Town Common every week for fresh produce from Riverdale Farm, a variety of food and craft vendors, local community groups, exciting kids activities, and more! The Stoneham Farmers Market is a great place to get some fresh air, connect with friends, meet your neighbors, and hear live music.
FARMERS MARKET
Join us on the Town Common every week for fresh produce from Riverdale Farm, a variety of food and craft vendors, local community groups, exciting kids activities, and more! The Stoneham Farmers Market is a great place to get some fresh air, connect with friends, meet your neighbors, and hear live music.
Tri-Community Greenway Invasive Species Removal
Help remove invasive plants and restore native habitat along the Tri-Community Greenway. These volunteer workdays support local biodiversity, improve trail conditions, and help protect the health of our community greenway.
Volunteers will work together to identify and remove invasive plant species along sections of the trail. No prior experience is required.
Stoneham Pride Celebration
The Stoneham Pride Celebration will include speakers, arts and crafts and community resources. Check out the Facebook page for more details. In case of rain, the event will be moved inside Stoneham Town Hall from 2-4pm.
Silent Reading Night
Bring a book and join Stoneham Reads for an evening of quiet reading and community connection. After a brief welcome and time to get comfortable, readers can find a cozy spot anywhere in the library and enjoy 45 minutes of uninterrupted reading. We’ll close the evening with an optional discussion and share-outs about what we’re reading, memorable themes, favorite authors, and more.
FARMERS MARKET
Join us on the Town Common every week for fresh produce from Riverdale Farm, a variety of food and craft vendors, local community groups, exciting kids activities, and more! The Stoneham Farmers Market is a great place to get some fresh air, connect with friends, meet your neighbors, and hear live music.
Bike Pedestrian Subcommittee June Meeting
The newly formed STAC Bike & Pedestrian Subcommittee will meet to discuss priorities and summer activities. Participants are encouraged to walk or roll to the event.
Keep Stoneham Beautiful Pop-Up Cleanup
In lieu of our regular monthly meeting, Keep Stoneham Beautiful will be organizing pop-up cleanups in June, July, and August. There will be an opportunity to meet informally following the cleanup. Newcomers are welcome!
FARMERS MARKET
Join us on the Town Common every week for fresh produce from Riverdale Farm, a variety of food and craft vendors, local community groups, exciting kids activities, and more! The Stoneham Farmers Market is a great place to get some fresh air, connect with friends, meet your neighbors, and hear live music.
Spring Island Beautification Project
Help Keep Stoneham Beautiful and the Stoneham Garden Club continue our beautification efforts at key locations in town. Last fall, we removed weeds and trash, and planted daffodil bulbs at these sites. This spring, we will plant perennials to further enhance these areas and create welcoming community spaces.
No prior gardening experience is required.
What to Expect
Volunteers will help plant perennials, remove remaining weeds, and clean up the area. This is light to moderate outdoor work and may include bending, digging, and standing for periods of time.
Check-In
Please meet directly at your selected location at 9:00 AM. Look for the volunteer lead
What to Bring
If you have them, please bring:
Gardening gloves
Snips or scissors
Trowel or weeder
Keep Stoneham Beautiful will provide plants, water for planting, a rake, and bags for collecting waste.
Locations
Please review the options below and sign up for the location you would like to support.
Straw Point – Welcome to Stoneham Sign
Intersection of Main Street and South Street
Parking available in the small lot next to Spot Pond
Max volunteers: 4
Warren Street Islands
Two small islands behind Aletheia Church on Main Street
Street parking available
Max volunteers: 4
Weather
This event will be rescheduled in the event of heavy rain.
Questions? Email us at keepstonehambeautiful@stonehamcan.org.
Tri-Community Greenway Invasive Species Removal
Help remove invasive plants and restore native habitat along the Tri-Community Greenway. These volunteer workdays support local biodiversity, improve trail conditions, and help protect the health of our community greenway.
Volunteers will work together to identify and remove invasive plant species along sections of the trail. No prior experience is required.
Location:
Tri-Community Greenway
The meeting location will be shared with registered volunteers before each event.
What To Bring:
Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own tools if possible.
Helpful tools include:
Hand pruners
Loppers
Garden gloves
Small hand saws or weed wrenches
Please wear sturdy shoes, long pants, and clothing appropriate for outdoor trail work.
Weather: Rain cancels the event.
Please sign up at the link below.
Questions? Email us atkeepstonehambeautiful@stonehamcan.org.
KSB May Meeting
KSB meets the first Wednesday of each month in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at Stoneham Town Hall.
Please join us to discuss ongoing Keep Stoneham Beautiful initiatives, propose new initiatives, and meet other community volunteers who are passionate about making Stoneham cleaner, greener, and even more beautiful!
Newcomers welcome. Questions? Email us at keepstonehambeautiful@stonehamcan.org.
Stoneham Spring Cleanup & Earth Day Celebration
Join Keep Stoneham Beautiful for our 5th Annual Earth Day Celebration and Community Cleanup. This family friendly event brings residents together to help keep Stoneham clean while connecting with local organizations supporting sustainability and environmental stewardship in our community. Volunteers of all ages are welcome, including families, students, and those completing community service hours. Pre-register for your preferred cleanup site here or receive an assignment at check-in.
Event Schedule
10:00 AM Check-In and Cleanup Supplies Distribution at the Gazebo on Stoneham Town Common. Volunteers will pick up supplies, take a quick group photo, and receive cleanup area assignments.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Community Cleanup Town-wide
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Earth Day Celebration at Stoneham Town Hall and Stoneham Town Common
Cleanup Supplies Provided
Cleanup supplies will be available to borrow and include
Safety vests
Litter pickers
Gloves
Trash bags
What to Bring
Reusable water bottle
Comfortable clothing for outdoor cleanup
Closed toe shoes or boots
Rain Barrel Pickup and Distribution
Residents who pre ordered rain barrels can pick them up at the event. Rain barrels help conserve water, reduce stormwater runoff, and support sustainable landscaping.
https://www.greatamericanrainbarrel.com
Entertainment
PorchFest Bands Live music provided by local PorchFest performers.
https://www.stonehamporchfest.org
Kid's Area
Games
Eco craft activity
Food and Drinks
MWRA Water Station
Food available from local partners and vendors.
Meet Local Partners
Stop by to learn about local environmental programs and ways to get involved in Stoneham.
Stoneham PorchFest
A community music festival celebrating local musicians and neighborhoods.
Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA)
A nonprofit dedicated to protecting and restoring the Mystic River watershed.
Stoneham Garden Club
Promotes gardening, conservation, and beautification throughout Stoneham.
LIHEAP - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Provides financial assistance to help eligible residents manage heating costs.
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap
Mass Save supported locally by CLEAResult
Learn about energy efficiency programs, rebates, and no cost home energy assessments available to Massachusetts residents.
Transportation
Consider using Stoneham's free electric shuttle service, Circuit, to travel to the event or nearby cleanup locations.
https://www.ridecircuit.com
Parking
Free parking is available at Stoneham Town Hall and nearby public parking areas.
Town Hall information
https://www.stoneham-ma.gov/552/Town-Hall
Questions? Email us at keepstonehambeautiful@stonehamcan.org.
Tri-Community Greenway Invasive Species Removal
Help remove invasive plants and restore native habitat along the Tri-Community Greenway. These volunteer workdays support local biodiversity, improve trail conditions, and help protect the health of our community greenway.
Volunteers will work together to identify and remove invasive plant species along sections of the trail. No prior experience is required.
Location:
Tri-Community Greenway
The meeting location will be shared with registered volunteers before each event.
What To Bring:
Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own tools if possible.
Helpful tools include:
Hand pruners
Loppers
Garden gloves
Small hand saws or weed wrenches
Please wear sturdy shoes, long pants, and clothing appropriate for outdoor trail work.
Weather: Rain cancels the event.
Please sign up at the link below.
Questions? Email us atkeepstonehambeautiful@stonehamcan.org.