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🌱 Patch AM: What changes are coming next to Stoneham’s own Stone Zoo?
And on the Stoneham Patch calendar - ANNA Open House & Community Support Drive

Good morning Stoneham! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What changes are coming next to Stoneham’s own Stone Zoo?
Also on today's calendar: ANNA Open House & Community Support Drive and 9 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Stonehamfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 36 and low of 27 degrees.
- Sunday: Snow and flurries, up to 1", temps: high: 30, low: 12. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Cold, with a high of 27 and low of 20 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Conserving the Future: Zoo New England's New CEO Will Keep The 'Conservation Story' Front and Center (nshoremag.com) — Stoneham residents can expect fresh leadership at the Stone Zoo, as Zoo New England’s new CEO Stephanie Brinley plans habitat upgrades and more engaging conservation-focused programming. Her priorities include improving visitor experiences, expanding outreach to teens and adults, and highlighting both local and international wildlife conservation efforts that connect directly to what guests see in Stoneham.
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📸 Around Stoneham
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stoneham
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★ Featured events ★
- ANNA Open House & Community Support Drive
10 Commerce Way, Woburn
10:00 am - Annual Holiday House Tour
- Rejoice and Ring!
1912 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington
3:00 pm - Middlesex Concert Band Holiday Concert
Galvin Middle School, 525 Main St, Wakefield
3:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
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Other local events
- Ripley Presents: The Pandora Consort
21 Church St , Winchester
7:30 pm - PUBLIC SKATING
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10:00 am - ADULT STICK PRACTICE *YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER SPACE LIMITED*
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12:00 pm - Freestyle
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2:00 pm - Intro to Tai Chi: Bone Health Workshop
263 Main St , Stoneham
6:00 pm - Stoneham Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Stoneham, MA Calendar , 431 Main Street , Stoneham
7:00 pm - Stoneham School Building Committee Meeting
Stoneham, MA Calendar , 101 Central St , Stoneham
7:00 pm - Stoneham Historical Society and Museum Monthly Open House
Stoneham Historical Society & Museum , 36 William St , Stoneham
2:00 pm
Friday December 12
Monday December 15
Sunday December 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- $9.3m Passes - A Heartfelt Thank You from Save Our Stoneham —Bobby @ Save Our Stoneham Read on Patch
- Representative Day, Senator Lewis, and Mass. Legislature Protect Public Transit Workers from Assault —Jason Lewis Read on Patch
- BJ's Wholesale Club posted a job opening for Front End Manager in Stoneham. Apply here.
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Stoneham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stoneham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Melrose
- Assaults, Arrests, And Motor Vehicle Violations: Melrose Police Log (patch.com)
Winchester
- Winchester High boys basketball ready to repeat as league champs beginning tonight (Dec. 12) in the home opener against Stoneham (winchesternews.org)
- Winchester High School Mandarin teacher Xuemei Li named Mass. Foreign Language Teacher of the Year (winchesternews.org)
- Garden Gems: Gifts for Gardeners (belmontvoice.org)
Woburn
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-- The Patch AM Team
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