Stoneham Holiday Tree Lighting Rescheduled

STONEHAM, MA — The show must go on for Stoneham’s Tree Lighting on the Town Common after rain postponed festivities over the weekend.

The program is now set to move forward this coming Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Town Common. The event will run from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Stoneham Chamber of Commerce and Stoneham Bank jointly host the annual Tree Lighting. Northern Bank has additionally sponsored the Tree Lighting.

This year’s event, marking the 19th running of the local tradition, was originally scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 27.

Organizers opted to push plans ahead by one week, though, due to the threat of bad weather.

Now set for a new date, the Tree Lighting is scheduled to retain its key planned amenities this year, including visits with Santa Claus and a train ride on the Town Common via Stoneham Recreation.

The event will include other attractions ranging from craft opportunities to caroling with Stoneham Girl Scouts, as noted in a Chamber of Commerce announcement.

While the weather forecast delayed the outdoor portion of Tree Lighting festivities this weekend, Stoneham was still treated to a Winter Arts and Crafts Fair at Town Hall over the weekend, featuring more than 40 artists and crafters selling various goods.