More butter please! DiCecca sisters Skylar -9, Cambria -4, and Aria -2 enjoy the free popcorn, courtesy of the Senior Center at the July 17 concert on the Common.

Beautiful weather brought out more family picnickers to the July 17 concert on the Common which featured The Sax Factory band.

The Sax Factory brought the full complement of saxophones to the Chamber’s July 17 concert on the Common; from l-r: Jim Cameron – baritone sax, Jim Repa - tenor sax, Jeff Bacon - soprano sax, Arthur Bakopolus  - alto sax, and Ed Fiorenza – tenor sax.

Senator Jason Lewis and Boys & Girls Club Director Gerry DeViller prepare to cut the ribbon officially opening the Hall Memorial Pool for the 2014 swim season. The many well-wishers include members of the Boys & Girls Club Board of Directors and staff, Stoneham Chamber of Commerce, Town officials, and members of the Wakefield Boys & Girls Club. From l-r: Caitlin DeVine, Ann Marie O’Neill, Chief McIntyre, Cathy Doucet, Jason Lewis, Bill Chetwynd, Gerry DeViller, Randy Suckney, Rick Catino, Gloria DeVine, Gene Dion, Nick Lentine, Brad Bishop, Scott Fraser, Rowan Andriotakis, Heather Merrow, Kevin Mason and Sean Wilson.

GERRY DEVILLER OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUB NAMED EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR

The Yankee Chapter of the Professional Association of Boys & Girls Clubs of America has named local Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham Executive Director Gerry DeViller Executive of the Year for 2014.

A large crowd gathered July 10 for the second Chamber concert on the Common. The 2014 concert series is corporate sponsored by the Arbors Assisted Living of Stoneham, Redstone Shopping Center, Salem Five, StonehamBank and Uno Fresco.

Good friends Grace Newburn, 6, Cora Brown, 6, and Zoe Newburn, 6 gather to hear the music of Preacher Jack, and Jumpin’ Juba at the July 10 Chamber concert.

Play It Again Sports provided three set-ups for the Corn Hole Tournament at the Chamber’s July 10 concert on the Common. The popular corn bag toss game appeals to people of all ages.

Corn Hole Tournament contenders team up to play the popular lawn game before the start of the Chamber’s July 10 concert. Rob Jones and Kris Bowdidge of Play It Again Sports coordinated the Chamber’s first corn bag tossing game.

The 44-piece Middlesex Concert Band, under direction of Mark Olson, perform for the Chamber’s June 26 kick-off concert. The Chamber’s 2014 Summer Concert Series is corporate sponsored by The Arbors Assisted Living of Stoneham, Redstone Shopping Center, Salem Five, StonehamBank, and Uno Fresco.

Connie Bain of the Stoneham Bikeway/Greenway Committee points out the route of the new bike path to young riders at the Chamber’s June 26 Chamber kick-off concert.

Cindy Hemenway of the Stoneham Bikeway/Greenway Committee marches in the Kids Patriotic Parade around the Common. The Stoneham Bikeway/Greenway was a featured non-profit at the Chamber’s kick off summer concert series June 26.

Chamber of Commerce members (from l-r:) Debra Rafson of Stoneham Theatre, Judy Sadacca of Hallmark Health, and Kathy Harlow of North Suburban Child and Family Resource Network prepare for the start of the Kids’ Patriotic Parade. Kids were invited to decorate their bikes, trikes and doll carriages and march around the Common before the Chamber’s June 26 summer kick-off concert.

Stoneham Chamber Scholarship Committee members congratulate Olivia DiGangi, recipient of a Kathleen E. Bray scholarship award. From l-r: committee chair Debra Rafson of Stoneham Theatre, Cathy Doucet of Doucet Remodeling & Design, Judy Sadacca of Hallmark Health, Olivia DiGangi, Jane DiGangi, and Peter DiGangi of member Met Life.

Stoneham Chamber Scholarship Committee members congratulate Brianna Willard, recipient of a John F. Mahoney scholarship award. From l-r: committee chair Debra Rafson of Stoneham Theatre, Cathy Doucet of Doucet Remodeling & Design, Judy Sadacca of Hallmark Health, Brianna Willard, Ellen Willard, Nicole Willard, and Chris Willard of member Stoneham Web.

Good friends Sharon Iovanni of StonehamBank and Cathy Doucet of Doucet Remodeling & Design relax during cocktail hour after golf at the Chamber’s 24^th annual Golf Tournament at Thomson Country Club.

Second Place Finishers in the Chamber’s 24^th Annual Golf Tournament with a score of 61 is the foursome from Salem Five including (from l-r:) Chris Cantone, Ken Seropian and Chris Nolty. (Missing from photo is Dan McGrath.)

Bob Sardella of Sardella Signs (right) wins the Chamber’s Closest-to-the-Pin Contest with a distance of 14’ 8-3/4” on the par 3 hole #17 at Thomson Country Club. Bob Sardella was among the many new golfers from the Wakefield Chamber of Commerce who participated in the Stoneham Chamber’s 24^th annual tournament.

Elisa Scher of Hallmark Health System captured the Woman’s Longest Drive title on hole #16 with a distance of 175 yards, at the Stoneham Chamber’s      24^th annual golf tournament. Presenting the award is Chamber President Ed Doherty of StonehamBank.

Volunteers Theresa Gritti of Paint-Drink-Create, and Cathy Doucet of Doucet Remodeling & Design pair up to spot hole 7 – the hole-in-one contest sponsored by Stoneham Ford. Any winner of this contest would      ride away in a 2014 Ford Fusion.

Dawn Bronson of Edward Jones Financial kept track of putt distances for the Chamber’s long-putt contest.

Chamber member Joe Gresci if Erwin, Gresci, Krascoe and Prue sinks his 50’ putt on the putting green during the Chamber golf outing. Joe and Chamber   President Ed Doherty both sank their putts to qualify for the winning prize.

Chamber member Bob Lusardi of Robert N. Lusardi, CPA pauses for a picture with guest and grandson Zachary Boivin.

First-time volunteers Dianne Harrow and Jane Brissenden from Lund Dental measure the Closest-To-The-Pin drives on hole #17. Lund Dental was the     proud golf cart sponsor for the Chamber’s 24^th annual golf tournament.

The newly renovated Theresa’s Function Facility at Thomson was the site of the after-golf prime rib dinner buffet for the Chamber’s 24^th annual Golf Tournament. Eastern Bank was this year's dinner sponsor.

Chris Nolty (at right) sits with Chris Cantone, Ken Seropian and Dan     McGrath in the Salem Five, and heads the long line of golfers with the Salem Five carts. Salem Five was the title sponsor for the Chamber’s 2014 outing.

Chamber Golf Committee Chair Chris Senna (left) of C & S Capital Properties, relaxes with Dave Houghton of Houghton Plumbing & Heating, and Tim Mondello of W.S. Development (Redstone Shopping Center) after      the lunch from the grill and before golf. StonehamBank was the proud Lundh Sponsor for the 24th annual Golf Tournament.

Chamber President Ed Doherty of StonehamBank presents a donation check to Shelly MacNeill of the Stoneham Substance Abuse Coalition (SSAC). The board slated a portion of the proceeds of its 2014 Mardi Gras dinner for this newly formed initiative and has named board member Judy Sadacca of Hallmark Health as the Chamber’s representative on the SSAC. (Back row: Chief McIntyre (SSAC), Chamber board members Maureen Canova, Marylou Hardy, Steve Rotondi, Chris Senna, Jeff Worth, Tracey Arsena-Reed, Bob Lee, David Portman. Front row: Chamber board member Carolyn Lassiter, Ann Marie O’Neill (SSAC), Ed Doherty, Shelly MacNeill, Maureen Buzby (SSAC), and Chamber board members Debra Rafson and Cathy Doucet. (Missing from photo are Chamber board members Diane Bonanni, Judy Sadacca and Mark Ventola.)

Uno Fresco staff and Chamber members celebrate the opening of Uno Fresco and Uno's new membership with the Chamber with a unique "Pizza-Cutting Ceremony".

Kristen Marchese, owner of TruStrength Fitness  (second from left) hosted the Chamber’s Business After Hours networking event, May 14. From l-r: Kate Hamm of Marchese Sports Therapy, Kristen Marchese, Melissa Patalano of Melissa’s Main Street Bistro, and Jonny Herook of TruStrength Fitness.

Eric Sigman of Sigman Law Office – the Chamber’s newest member – pauses for a photo with Cynthia Bentz of Eastern Bank. Cyndi is new to the Branch Manager position of Eastern’s Bank’s Stoneham location.

Breakfast sponsor Kevin DeVinney from Eastern Bank addresses attendees at the May 14 Chamber breakfast. Eastern Bank is New England’s largest small business lender.

Huge banners heralding the Stoneham Chamber of Commerce Health & Wellness Expo held alongside the SHS Beautification Fund's Huge Indoor Yardsale are hung on the middle school three weeks in advance of the event.

Ed Harding, Robbie Barletta and Svet Wilson stand ready to meet new clients for HD Physical Therapy at the Stoneham Chamber of Commerce Health & Wellness Expo, April 12.

Ian Scott and Jennifer Hunt of Woburn's Get In Shape For Women are ready to greet attendees at the Stoneham Chamber of Commerce Health & Wellness Expo - 2014

Kathy Harlow, Program Manager for Hallmark Health System’s North Suburban Child and Family Resource Network explains the many programs and resources available to the community.

Stoneham’s City Cycle, the Stoneham Bikeway/Greenway Committee, and L.L. Bean made for a synergistic exhibitor grouping at the 4^th annual Stoneham Chamber of Commerce Health & Wellness Expo, April 12.

Brady, 6, shows the proper way to operate an L.L. Bean paddle board at the Stoneham Chamber’s Health & Wellness Expo, April 12. L.L. Bean was an exhibitor at this year’s event to promote their new Outdoor Discovery School.

Financial health can be a key component of wellness. On hand to help attendees take stock and select financially healthier options are StonehamBank’s Scott Sullivan, Judy Cronin and Rebecca Scott.

Camden Ballard answers questions about some of the new healthy snack offerings from Stop & Shop at the Health & Wellness Expo Saturday, April 12. Stoneham Stop & Shop was again the title sponsor for this year’s 4^th annual Chamber of Commerce Health & Wellness Expo.

Detective Steve Carroll and Lt. David Stefanelli man the Stoneham Police Department’s exhibit along with Peter DiGangi of MetLife Financial Group. MetLife Home & Auto generously provided the child fingerprint identification kits provided to attendees at the Chamber’s Health & Wellness Expo, April 12.

Elements Massage of Stoneham’s Manager Carey Baloy and Massage Therapist Katie Hamm schedule a free chair massage for an attendee at the Chamber’s Health & Wellness Expo Saturday. Free massages and free health screenings were available throughout the day from a number of participating exhibitors.

Action Ambulance’ EMT Emily Maldoff (kneeling) speaks with an attendee at the Chamber’s Health & Wellness Expo Saturday. Action Ambulance provided tours of their fully equipped vehicle to Expo attendees.

Camden Ballard, Chris Stephens, and Diana Butler of Stop & Shop were busy from the start handing out many varieties of free healthy snacks to attendees at the Health & Wellness Expo April 12. Stop & Shop was the title sponsor for the Stoneham Chamber of Commerce’s 4^th annual Expo.

Rosemary Graham of the Senior Center provides information about the Stoneham Council on Aging to attendees at the Health & Wellness Expo Saturday.

Chamber member Peter DiGiangi of MetLife Financial Group (far right) answers questions about the Child Fingerprinting kits at the Stoneham Police Department’s exhibit Saturday. Fingerprinting kits were generously donated by MetLife Auto and Home.

Body Mind Systems was one of 27 exhibitors at the Chamber’s Health & Wellness Expo Saturday. From l-r: Bob Lee, Chamber director and event Chair, Andrew Dravuschak, Lisa Martin, Matthew Scerra, and Jeff Carlson.

Anthony Wilson (leftmost) of the Stoneham Bikeway/Greenway  Committee points out the route of the new bike path scheduled to begin construction this fall. City Cycle, The Stoneham Bikeway/Greenway Committee and L.L. Bean had equipment, maps, tips and much literature to promote cycling to attendees at the Chamber’s Health & Wellness Expo.

Nate Ross of Stoneham’s City Cycle provides bike tune-up information to Expo attendees. City Cycle is well poised to take advantage of the nearby Stoneham Bikeway slated to begin construction this fall.

Over 500 attendees visited the Chamber’s Health & Wellness Expo April 12. For the second year in a row, exhibitor space was sold out well in advance of the event. This year, organizers extended exhibitor space into a third section of the middle school.

Over 500 attendees visited the Chamber’s Health & Wellness Expo April 12. For the second year in a row, exhibitor space was sold out well in advance of the event. This year, organizers extended exhibitor space into a third section of the middle school.

Kizari Brito and Pinsesa Guzman leave the Health & Wellness Expo with plenty of yard sale finds. Yard sale organizer, the SHS Beautification Fund partnered with the Chamber again this year, marking the fourth and largest annual Expo to date.

Teresa Doksum, a student at Body Mind Systems, is shown demonstrating a kung fu form of martial arts skills. She earned her black belt last August.

David Seltz, Director of the Massachusetts Health Care Policy Commission speaks to Chamber members from Stoneham, Reading, Wakefield and Winchester Chambers about the impact of healthcare transformation on businesses in the March 20 Small Business Forum at the Hilton/Woburn.

Chamber members and guests gather at the Marriott Burlington for the March 6 Multi-Chamber and Business Card Exchange.

Chamber members and guests gather at the Marriott Burlington for the March 6 Multi-Chamber and Business Card Exchange.

Kathy Puccia with Winchester Hospital’s Medical Staff Office, accepts her winning prize – a trip to New Orleans. This year, Mardi Gras committee members offered a prize drawing of a 2-night hotel stay with airfare for two to New Orleans, coordinated by Rotondi Travel Services.

Friends gather at the Senior Center table at Mardi Gras 2014 Saturday night at Montvale Plaza. (Seated from l-r:  Ellen Meuse, Ann Frost, Floyd Frost; standing: Bill Meuse, Steve Canova, Senior Center Director Maureen Canova, Fran Ciofi, Paul Ciofi).

“Birds of a feather…” from Winchester Hospital pose before entering the HotShots photo booth at Mardi Gras. Chamber board member Marylou Hardy (center) was a table sponsor for the event.

Jeff Worth of Salem Five and Ed Doherty of StonehamBank welcome attendees at Mardi Gras at Montvale Plaza. The chamber’s Mardi Gras 2014 event was title sponsored by Salem Five Bank. Entertainment Sponsors were Stoneham Ford and StonehamBank, Corporate Sponsors were Hallmark Health System and Stone Zoo, and Winchester Hospital was a Table Sponsor. Cherry With A Cake On Top and Evergreen Florist sponsored this year’s desserts and centerpieces. 

The Workingman’s Jazz Bandbrought a fabulous New Orleans sound to the Chamber’s Mardi Gras 2014 event at the Montvale Plaza Saturday night.

Jeff Worth, SVP and Director of Small Business Deposits with Salem Five Bank welcomes everyone to Mardi Gras 2014. Salem Five was the title sponsor for this year’s chamber event.

David Parker of Wicked Loyal, Maria Giles and Lisa Dean of Excelsior Realty, and Tony Trofimow of Edward Jones exhibit their wares at the large Multi-Chamber February 12 at Montvale plaza. Shared tables for exhibitors are always a popular draw for attendees at these large networking events.

Damien Smith, Marketing Director for YELP Boston gave a dynamic presentation to attendees at the Feb. 12 large Multi-Chamber event at the Montvale Plaza. Entitled “The Consumer Voice is Online – Take Part”, Damien spoke to best practices in promoting brand and business to Yelp’s community.

Stoneham was the host for the large Multi-Chamber networking event, held at Montvale Plaza February 12. Well over 200 attendees arrived to hear the “YELP” presentation and to network with 18 chambers' members and guests.

Stoneham was the host for the large Multi-Chamber networking event, held at Montvale Plaza February 12. Well over 200 attendees arrived to hear the “YELP” presentation and to network with 18 chambers' members and guests.

The Spa on Main co-owners (from l-r) Terry Whittier and Erin Bush are presented with a welcome basket from Diane Bonanni, Chamber membership chair and board director. Crafted by member Flair Baskets, the basket contained a collection of welcome items from Chamber members and was given as part of the November membership drive. The Spa on Main was referred for chamber membership by Mary Kelly of Property Central, Inc.

Host of the December 18 holiday networking breakfast, Michael Schindelman and Andrea Hayes of Massage Envy Spa (far right) discuss their products and services, and detail their Chamber member-to-member discount programs.

Chamber Past President Cathy Doucet of Doucet Remodeling & Design (far right) chats with Chamber members and guests at the Chamber’s Holiday Wine Tasting, December 9. From l-r: Chamber members Maureen Comito of MassPay and Joseph Bragalone of The Carpet Connection. Amy Sawyer, owner of New England Service Tech and Maintenance is a new business owner and a guest of host Excelsior Realty Group.

Carolyn Lassiter of Excelsior Realty Group (at left) hosted the Chamber’s Wine Tasting holiday party December 9. Carolyn welcomes the Chamber’s newest members Terry Whittier and Erin Bush, co-owners of their new business “The Spa on Main”, at 106 Main Street. At right is Chamber member Joseph Bragalone of The Carpet Connection.

Diane Bonanni of Diane Bonanni, DMD keeps the coffee hot at the Board of Selectmen’s Senior Citizens Holiday Party. Many Chamber members generously gave their time to serve the annual luncheon to Stoneham’s seniors, December 2.

Stoneham seniors enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by Marty Murphy and staff at Montvale Plaza during the Board of Selectmen’s Senior Citizens Holiday Party.

It was a full house at Montvale Plaza December 2 for the Board of Selectmen’s Senior Citizens Holiday Lunch. A highlight of the party are the numerous raffle prizes of gift certificates and gift baskets from local businesses.

Happily teaming to wait tables at the Board of Selectmen’s Senior Citizens Holiday Party are (from l-r:) Sarah Kolp from Hilton Boston/Woburn, Mary Kelly of Property Central, Inc., Amy O’Brien of EMARC, and, Kelly Gaudet and Carol Dempsey of Stoneham Theatre.

Laura Olifiers, Public Relations Manager for RE/MAX Andrew Realty Services (left) presents a Business Sponsorship check to Stoneham Chamber of Commerce VP Judy Sadacca of Hallmark Health System. RE/MAX Andrew Realty Services sponsors the Speed Pitch at Town Day each year and collects the proceeds for use by the Tree Lighting Committee. Pictured from the back row from left to right are RE/MAX Andrew Realty Services representatives; Tetyana Ivanina, Tracey Cleversey, Laurie Corbett, June DeFeo,  Carol Fontana and Josephine Altovino.

The rain didn’t dampen spirits any on Sunday during the Chamber of Commerce Tree Lighting on the Stoneham Common, hosted by Dr. Eugene Mickey & Associates. This year’s festivities were also sponsored by Hallmark Health System, RE/MAX Andrew Realty Services, and Diane Bonanni, DMD.

The Stoneham Girl Scouts, under the direction of leaders Maureen Buckley, Dawna Wierzbowski and Megan Zadig, gathered around the big tree to sing holiday selections. Songbooks for the girl scouts and attendees were generously provided by the Chamber’s Bright Lights sponsors Bacci’s Restaurant, Doucet Remodeling & Design, Excelsior Realty, H & R Block, John McNamara Home Improvement, Know our Town, Stoneham Council on Aging, Stoneham Youth Hockey, StonehamBank, The T Stop and Tranquility Reflexology & Wellness.

Santa arrived at the Tree Lighting to hear requests from boys and girls through the afternoon, and well past the traditional lighting of the Common.

Jenny Brown, Wellspring Church Stoneham and Kathy Harlow, North Suburban Child & Family Resource Network hand out holiday cookies under the food tents at the Tree Lighting Sunday. Stop & Shop generously provided cookies and treats for attendees.

Carol Dresser and Peggy Sylvester of Hallmark Health System distribute Tree Lighting songbooks and take remembrances for the Memory Tree on the Common. Once affixed to the tree passersby can remember loved ones throughout the holiday season.

Pony rides are a favorite activity at the Tree Lighting.

Rain, snow or shine…the big holiday tree on the Stoneham Common is a beautiful symbol of the season. Dr. Eugene Mickey lit the Common at the conclusion of the Tree lighting festivities Sunday evening.

Representatives from the “Education” careers panel at the Nov. 14 Career Awareness Forum present information about their fields to Stoneham High School Juniors. Panelists included Kristie Colwell of The Purpose School (preschool education), Lisa Demoulias (educational consulting), Colleen Durkin of KinderCare (day care center and preschool education), and Nicole Dillon of Stoneham High School (guidance counseling). This panel was one of 6 panels, totaling 35 different occupations presented to Juniors at the forum.

Presenters for the November 14 Career Awareness Forum at Stoneham High School gather in the library for a brief orientation. High school Juniors were polled in May as to their career interests. In response, staff at the Stoneham High School and the Stoneham Chamber of Commerce organized the adult panelists, representing 35 different occupations. 

Representatives from “The Arts/Law/Journalism” careers panel at the Nov. 14 Career Awareness Forum at the Stoneham High School were (from l-r:) Debra Rafson of Stoneham Theatre (acting and theatre management), Cathy Doucet of Doucet Remodeling & Design (interior design), Brian Alex of Custom Love Songs (music), Brenda Lahiff of J. Jill (fashion design), Cheri Crow of Law office of Cheri Crow (attorney), Don Toothaker of W B Hunt Co. (photography), and, Bob Lobel  (seated) of WBZ-TV (sports writer). Missing from photo is Bella Travaglini of The Globe (journalism).

Representatives from the “Health Care” careers panel at the Nov. 14 Career Awareness Forum at the Stoneham High School were (from l-r:) Dr. Howard Hutchins of Central Animal Hospital (Veterinarian), Dr. Diane Bonanni of Diane Bonanni, DMD (dentistry), Dr. Kelly Brown of Central Animal Hospital (Veterinarian and Vet Tech), Lauren Chaurette of Hallmark Health System (Ultrasound Technician), Shawna Paro of Winchester Hospital (nursing), Dr. Renee Hoekstra of Renee Hoekstra, Psy. D. (psychology), and Jessica Bertram of Hallmark Health System (physical and occupational therapy).

Dawn Bronson of Edward Jones Financial/Woburn, the Chamber’s newest member, speaks about her firm’s financial services to attendees. Dawn also co-hosted the November 20 breakfast with Sandi Fuller of Mad Cake Genius.

Sandi Fuller of Mad Cake Genius co-hosted the Chamber’s November 20 breakfast. Attendees were treated to Sandi’s delicious creations, including Stoneham’s popular “Finnegan”.

Almost 40 Chamber members and SCORE clients attended the “How to Make Social Media Work for Your Business” workshop November 14. The Chamber, SCORE and StonehamBank collaborated to present this successful workshop opportunity.

Michael Thompson, Chapter Chair of SCORE NE Mass, presents why businesses need to select the right communication “channel” of social media. SCORE partnered with the Chamber of Commerce to present “How to Make Social Media Work for Your Business”, November 14.

Cathy Doucet, Chamber Past President and owner of Doucet Remodeling & Design helps Strawberry Shortcake with her selection of treats.

Joseph Akiki welcomes Stoneham’s trick-or-treaters to Amore Pizza on Saturday.

Character strollers abound during the Chamber’s fourth annual Halloween Stroll.

Though breezy, the weather was beautiful for the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Halloween Stroll Saturday. These strollers are on their way to Curtain time.

Liberty Bay Credit Union, at 99E Main Street, brought their treats outside for strollers at Redstone Shopping Center. (Froml-r: Christian Ferrara (son), Paola Ferrara-V.P. Member Services, Joseph Fulchini, Assistant Branch Manager).

Mike Novia, owner of “The Men’s Room” shares trick-or-treats with potential clients.

Tariq Khan, owner of McDonough’s, has treats for a visiting shark.

Chamber members and guests enjoy networking, craft beer tasting, appetizers and a networking presentation at the Business-After-Hours at Adams Kitchens. (From l-r: Guest speaker Larry Mazzone of Merrimack Valley Processing, Doreen Mazzone, Chamber board member Carolyn Lassiter of Excelsior Realty Group, Lisa Dean of Excelsior Realty Group, Cheri Crow of Law Office of Cheri L. Crow, Adams Kitchens owner Landers Symes, and Mark Livesy of Bridgeton Properties.)

Guest speaker Larry Mazzone, BNI Director/Consultant and Ambassador for the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce shares his 10 Do’s and Don’ts of Networking to Make Money.

Adams Kitchens’ beautiful showroom was the venue for Thursday’s Business-After-Hours. (From l-r: Richard Durgan of Durgan Travel Services, Gerry McCarthy of Mac’s Landscaping, Adams Kitchens owner Landers Symes, Lisa Rikeman, Adams Kitchens General Manager Eric Rikeman.)

General Manager Eric Rikeman and wife Lisa welcome Chamber members and guests to Adams Kitchens’ Business-After-Hours. Eric brought in the Tapmobile from Ipswich Ale for samplings of harvest brews and IPA’s.

2013 Town Day

Owner/Broker Mary Kelly proudly cuts the ribbon announcing the grand opening of Property Central, Inc. at 106 Main Street in Stoneham, and membership in the Stoneham Chamber of Commerce. From l-r (front row): Jeanne Brian-Realtor, Michelle Geissler-Realtor, Mary Kelly, David Portman –Chamber director, Maureen Canova-Chamber director, Paula Taylor-Realtor. From l-r (back row): Stephen Rotondi-Chamber director, Kevin Kelly, Ed Doherty-Chamber President, Judy Sadacca-Chamber Vice President, Attorney Lisa Jordan, Ryan Kelly, Laura Hogan-Realtor, Barbara Mirabello-Salem Five, Jeffrey Worth-Chamber director.

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Golfers relax and enjoy a delicious dinner after golf at the brand new function facility Theresa’s at Thomson Country Club. This year’s dinner also featured an excellent array of prize drawings and the addition of a silent auction.

William Andreas of Hallmark Health System (left) wins the Chamber’s closest to the pin contest with a distance of 9’7” on the par 3 hole #17 at Thomson Country Club.

Stoneham Chamber of Commerce President Ed Doherty presents the prize to the third place finishers in the Chamber’s 23 Annual Golf Tournament with a score of 62 (tie breaker back 9 score – 33). From l-r:  Howard Rock with Adler Cohen, John Pace, Jr. of Guaranteed Rate, and John Pace, Sr. Missing from photo is Christopher Parker, of Guaranteed Rate.

First place finishers in the Chamber’s 23^rd Annual Golf Tournament with a score of 60 (from l-r;) Craig Celli of Century 21 Celli, Bob Lusardi of Robert N. Lusardi, CPA, Bruce Doyle of Dr. Bruce M. Doyle, DMD, and Dave Carrollton (not present). At right is Chamber President Ed Doherty.

Stoneham Chamber of Commerce President Ed Doherty presents the Chamber’s New Member of the Year Award to Tariq and Amina Khan, owners of McDonough’s at 11 Central Street in Stoneham Square.

Domenic Mondi, Jr., Store Manager of Stoneham Stop & Shop receives one of the two Stoneham Chamber of Commerce Chamber Champion Awards for 2013, presented at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting Tuesday, September 10. Stop & Shop has been a member of the Chamber since 1999.

Melrose Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Joan Ford Mongeau (center) connects with Melrose and Wakefield members at the Hilton-Woburn Aug. 14 Business After hours. From l-r; Fred McGrath of Community Connections, Jim Halligan of Miter Biter Frame, Joan Ford-Mongeau, Jen Bakenaur of Doctors Express, and Ebby Okafor of Keller Williams Realty.

Doreen Breland of H&R Block, Richard Durgan of Durgan Travel Service and Susan Sloan of Melrose’s Sloan Travel Services get to know each other in the Atrium of the Hilton-Boston. The Hilton hosted the “more intimate” multi-chamber event with Melrose, Stoneham and Wakefield chambers on August 14.

Judy Sadacca, Outreach Manager, Ambulatory Services, presents a check for Hallmark Health System’s Title Sponsorship for Stoneham Town Day – 2013 to Stoneham Chamber of Commerce President Edward Doherty. The 30^th Annual Stoneham Town Day will be held Saturday, Sept. 7 (rain date Sunday, Sept. 8). From l to r:  Town Day Committee Chair and Chamber board director Ralph Barile, Jr.;  Ed Doherty;  Judy Sadacca;  and, Hallmark Health System’s Maureen Brogan, RTR, Joshua Stein, MD, and Alan MacDonald, Executive VP, Strategy & External Affairs. 

Debbie Catalano of Chamber member Catalano Creative and chair of the Chamber’s summer concert series stands with Gerry DeViller and Tom Bilodeau of the Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham, the featured non-profit at the August 8 Stereo Kings concert. 

The nine-piece ensemble The Stereo Kings featured a full horn section that rocked the stage with hit-radio favorites and dance tunes across the decades, at the Chamber’s final summer concert August 8.

John Russell, lead vocalist for The Stereo Kings delivers on the Chamber’s promise to close out the summer concert series with a bang. A first-time performer, The Stereo Kings brought a nine-piece ensemble with full horn section that commanded the stage Thursday evening.

What summertime Italian Night concert is complete without “Domenic the Italian Christmas Donkey”? Lead vocalist Stephen Savio of Seabreeze strolls through the audience inside the Stoneham Town Hall auditorium, the Chamber’s indoor venue for its concerts on the Town Common.

Debbie Catalano of member Catalano Creative poses with Barbara Sterner, President of Ladies of the Appian at the July 25 Seabreeze concert. Barbara was on hand to pull the winning prize drawing ticket for 2 tickets to the Stoneham Theatre. The Stoneham Theatre generously donates two theatre tickets at each of the Chamber’s summer concerts.

The Silver Noteswere the opening act at the Chamber of Commerce July 18 Concert on the Common. (From l to r:) Kang-Fei Kung, Alice Texiera, Margaret Stevens, Evelyn Retelle, Priscilla Poehler, Linda Kirk (Director), Dolly DeRosa, Nellie Bosy, Jean Penketh, and Francis Lamb.

Stoneham’s own Richie DeLuca performed numerous hits from Dean Martin, Perry Como, Barry Manilow, Bobby Darin, Neil Diamond, Tony Bennett and more at the Chamber’s third summer concert, July 18.

Clara DiMarco (left) is the lucky winner of 2 tickets to Stoneham Theatre’s performance of the contemporary comedy “Seminar”, which opens September 12. Stoneham Theatre generously donates a pair of tickets as a prize drawing during intermission at each of the Chamber’s summer concert performances. Rick Wall from Chamber member Winchester Hospital emceed the July 18 concert. At right is Maureen Canova, Chamber of Commerce board member and Director of the Stoneham Senior Center.

Members of the Stoneham Senior Center’s The Silver Notes choral group sang a variety of well-known favorites for the audience at the Chamber’s July 18 Concert on the Common. The Silver Notes perform at numerous community events and venues throughout the year.

Gerry McCarthy of Mac’s informs networking attendees about the new water proofing services recently added at Mac’s Landscaping. Attendees share information about their businesses in a “round-the-table” format at these networking events.

StonehamBank, Stoneham Savings Bank and Redstone Shopping Center are the proud corporate sponsors of the Chamber’s 2013 Summer Concert Series. The season’s June 27 kick-off concert featured the 45-piece U.S. Navy Northeast Pops Ensemble from Newport, R.I., in a patriotic tribute to the July 4^th holiday.

David Murphy of Ziner & Muphy, makes his introductions to attendees at the June 19 Chamber networking breakfast. Ziner & Murphy hosted the June 19 event.

Attendees at the Chamber’s June 19 breakfast networking event linger afterwards to informally network.

Lingering afterwards to network and make connections at the June 19 Chamber breakfast are (from l to r) new member Nikki Barry of BoyWonder Durable Goods, Dawn Bronson of Edward Jones Financial – Woburn, Amanda DeLuca and Lisa Pitts of members-to-be “Flair Baskets”, and Lisa Dean of Excelsior Realty.

Board directors of the Stoneham Chamber of Commerce welcomed CVS as their newest member with a ribbon-cutting in front of CVS’s 107 Main Street location, Thursday. Pictured l-r:  CVS Assistant Manager Georges Awad, Chamber Past President Cathy Doucet, CVS Store Manager Licia Daddona, Chamber President Ed Doherty, CVS Pharmacy Manager Brian Zikaras, Chamber Vice President Judy Sadacca, Chamber directors Steve Rotondi and Tracey Arsena, CVS District Manager Dan Ramnes, and Chamber director Jeffrey Worth.

James Cobb, VP and Branch Manager with Eastern Bank in Wakefield, explains how an average of 79% of SBA loan applications are approved under the SBA's new Express program. Eastern Bank was a featured SBA approved lender at the May 16 SBA Advantage Workshop.

Jeff Clack of SCORE provides details of the free one-on-one free business counseling services through the Chamber. Of all SCORE chapters nationwide, the chapter that supports Stoneham ranks in the top 5% in terms of client satisfaction.

Dave Gardner (left), owner of Chamber member Boyd's Direct pauses during a tour of his facility at the Chamber's Business-After-Hours with The Business Connector networking group March 28. (From l-r) Dave, Cathy Doucet of Doucet Remodeling & Design, Carolyn Lassiter of Excelsior Realty, Dawn Bronson of Edward Jones-Woburn, Anthony Trofimow of Edward Jones-Reading, Andrew Trofimow of DJ Drew Productions, and, Gerry DeViller and Tom Bilodeau of Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham.

Robyn Mathers, founder of A Social State of Mind, and authorized field expert for Constant Contact, discusses the core elements of successful email marketing techniques in a free Chamber workshop for members March 13 – “The Power of Email Marketing”.

Chamber members from Stoneham and Wakefield network before the scheduled Small Business Forum presentation March 5. Senator Katherine Clark hosted a breakfast for both Chambers featuring Mass Secretary of Transportation Richard Davey.

MA Sec’y of Transportation Richard Davey responds to some tough questions posed by Chamber businesses regarding area transportation services.

Chamber of Commerce board director Carolyn Lassiter of Excelsior Realty (center) and members of the staff of Alliance House of Stoneham (l-r) Shonda Dale, Janice Merion-Billings, Chani Parent, Linda Johnson, and Program Director Michelle Venuti accept a donation of boots from Chamber member Red Wing Shoes. Excelsior Realty hosted a business-after-hours event before the holidays at which gift donations were collected for the residents of Alliance House.

Carolyn Lassiter of Excelsior Realty Group and Lisa Demoulias enjoy the networking in the kitchen showroom at Doucet Remodeling & Design, November 15.