Stoneham Chamber of Commerce | "We are all about our community"

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Doreen Breland of H&R Block hosted the January Chamber breakfast. New this tax year is how refunds will be impacted by the Affordable Care Act.,

Body Mind Systems donation - Scholarship

Stoneham Chamber of Commerce board director Bob Lee of Body Mind Systems presents a scholarship donation to board member and 2015 Chair of the Chamber’s Scholarship Committee Debra Rafson of Stoneham Theatre. Body Mind Systems held its Adult Self-Defense Seminar on December 18 and donated a portion of the proceeds for the Chamber’s Scholarship Fund.

Stoneham Ford folks, Town officials and Chamber members gather to cut the ribbon for the grand re-opening of Stoneham Ford's new service center. From l-r: Chris Nolty- Salem Five, Maureen Canova-Senior Center, Denise Ciampa-Stoneham Ford, Gus Niewenhous – Planning Board, Ralph Melkonian, Mark Mekonian, John Melkonian, Joyce Melkonian, Tom Boussey-Chair Board of Selectmen, Mark Melkonian, Jr., Sharon Iovanni-StonehamBank, Ron Melkonian, Allison Melkonian, Paul Ciampa-Stoneham Ford, Steve Rotondi-Rotondi Travel Services.

The consummate host Marty Murphy of Montvale Plaza arrives with dessert for the volunteer crew at the Seniors holiday luncheon. Marty sponsors the event each year at the start of the holiday season.

Marty Murphy assembles his Chamber members volunteer wait staff just before the start of the annual Board of Selectmen’s Seniors Lunch at Montvale Plaza. (Standing from l-r: Lisa Demoulias, Lisa Bianchi, Michele MacLean, Susan Vosbigian, Mary Geaslen, Maral Bucci, Erin Sinclair, Maria Sagarino, Georgette Bezio, and Diane Bonanni. Kneeling from l-r: Vin Festino, Marty Murphy, Jeanne Craigie and Jonathan Athanas.)

A family affair. Beautiful Mom Aroussiak Dakessian (second from right) stands with three of her daughters who happily served lunch at the Seniors Holiday Lunch at Montvale Plaza. (From l-r Mary Geaslen, Susan Vosbigian, Aroussiak, and Maral Bucci.)

Volunteers from Town Departments helped to serve the Seniors Lunch, oversee the fun assortment of raffle prizes and emcee the party. (From l-r: Town Clerk Maria Sagarino, Office Manager for the Selectmen Erin Sinclair, and Chair of the School Committee Jeanne Craigie.

Taking a little time out to serve lunch during the current run of “Meet Me In St. Louis” are Stoneham Theatre’s Carol Dempsey, Beth McNelis and Kelly Gaudet.

The Stoneham Fire Department proudly participates in serving the Seniors Lunch each year. (From l-r: Firefighters Scott Greenleaf, Jim McLaughlin, Chief Joseph Rolli, Lt. Mark Chabak and Firefighter Bill McNulty.

Chamber members Diane Bonanni of Diane Bonanni, DMD and Michele Maclean of Toning in Thirty are on coffee duty at the Seniors Holiday Lunch.

Superintendent of Schools Les Olson serves dessert to guests at the Seniors Holiday Lunch at Montvale Plaza, Monday.

Decaf or regular? Ted Sullivan of Lahey Health/Winchester Hospital waits tables at the Seniors Holiday Lunch.

Stoneham Firefighter Bill McNulty picked the most festive table to serve with Betty Noone, Marjorie Moore and Carol Granfield.

2014 Ribbon Cutting - My Sister's Closet

Jessica Damon, Owner of My Sister’s Closet at 268 Main Street cuts the ribbon celebrating the opening of her new store and membership in the Chamber. My Sister’s Closet is a high end consignment shop featuring affordable top fashion designers’ clothing, handbags and accessories. (From l-r: Chamber board directors Denise Ciampa of Stoneham Ford, Bob Lee of Body Mind Systems, Carolyn Lassiter of Excelsior Realty and Chamber President, and Steve Rotondi of Rotondi Travel Services.)

The Watchmaker exhibited numerous art works during the Winter Stroll in Stoneham Square, November 30. The Watchmaker joined many other downtown businesses in welcoming the strollers with children's activities, holiday giveaways, gifts, product discounts, refreshments, music and more.

Nathan Brown, 13 performs popular Christmas selections on his cello in front of Amore Pizza during the first Winter Stroll in Stoneham Square.

Full-time Stoneham High School student and part-time volunteer elf Kaitlyn Driscoll assists with letter writing to Santa at the Tree Lighting Sunday.

This year’s Tree Lighting and first Winter Stroll in Stoneham Square saw an excellent turnout, helped out by fabulous weather and lots of activities.

…and so it has to be this big, Santa!

Stephanie Sousa, new Director of the Stoneham High School Chorale, brought several of her high school chorus students to help lead the Girl Scouts in singing their popular holiday selections at the Tree Lighting.

This year the voices of the Girl Scouts of Stoneham rose above the crowds. Girl Scouts event leader Dawna Wierzbowski secured risers from the School Department for their popular caroling.

Whole Foods of Melrose delighted attendees with delicious cocktail meatballs at the Tree Lighting. From l-r: Carrie Muench, Emma Crowley and Todd McInnis.

A wonderful assortment of treats awaited attendees at the Tree Lighting. Generously providing free samples of pizzas, chicken pie, pastries, holiday cookies, hot cocoa, cocktail meatballs and candy were Cherry With A Cake On Top, Harrow’s Chicken pies, Montvale Plaza, Papa Gino’s, Portland Pie Company, StonehamBank, Stop & Shop, Subway, Uno Fresco and Whole Foods.

The Magic 106.7 Street Team entertained with raffles, music and giveaways.

A beautiful day and lots of fun activities brought out the crowds to the Tree Lighting and the first Winter Stroll in Stoneham Square Sunday, November 30.

Hot chocolate always tastes better in a fun cup to take home. Cups and hot cocoa were generously provided by StonehamBank. Happy customers from left to right are Quinn, Jay, Evan and Bella.

Warming up for their traditional caroling are the Girl Scouts of Stoneham, organized by event leader Dawna Wierzbowski. Girls sing from song books generously sponsored by the Chamber’s “Bright Light Sponsors”; this year Courtyard by Marriott, Doucet Remodeling & Design, Energy Barre, Excelsior Realty, H&R Block, Rotondi Travel Services, Stoneham Senior Center and the THB Company, Inc.

The lines grew long but Santa visited with each and every one at the Tree Lighting November 30.

Hmmm…I just know there was one more item I wanted to include on my letter to Santa…

As they do each year at the Tree Lighting, firefighters Mike Labriola and Dan Kelleher collect gifts for the Fire Department’s “Toys For Local Children” drive.

Yes, this is exactly the model I want for Christmas.

Girish and Ram Parekh of Subway dole out cookies from an endless assortment. Tree Lighting attendees were treated to pizza, pastries, holiday cookies, cocktail meatballs, chicken pie samples and hot cocoa at the Tree Lighting November 30.

Listening carefully, Santa hears each wish for Christmas.

Mistress of Silliness Kristen Hale delighted youngsters with holiday balloon creations at the Tree Lighting Sunday.

Helpful elves from Stoneham High School’s National Honor Society and Student Council assist with holiday craft making and ornament coloring.

Volunteers helped folks decorate luminarias in recognition of Stoneham’s Relay For Life November 30 Luminaria Night. After the Tree Lighting, luminarias were brought to Stone Zoo to help mark the first night of “ZooLights”. (From l-r: Kathleen Capua, Cyndi Melanson, Maureen McGinness, Bridget Hardy, and Lori Pisari.)

Tree Lighting and Winter Stroll attendees were rewarded with a gorgeous day on Sunday.

Josh O’Hara, Mark Wilson and Cindy Miner of new Chamber member’s Portland Pie Company served delicious samples from a seemingly endless supply of their gourmet pizza selections.

Cherry Arada of Cherry With A Cake On Top, wows Tree Lighting attendees with snowman and Christmas present cake pops and miniature cupcakes.

True Santa’s helpers every year at the Tree Lighting – Judy Sadacca and Kathy Harlow of Hallmark Health System.

2014 Tree Lighting-Decorating the Common

The Stoneham Common, dressed in green and red, is prepared for the Tree Lighting which kicks off the holiday season.

Taking care of stringing the lights on the Common and the festive lamppost displays are (from l-r:) Joe Bernat, Dan Salvato and Jim Previte from the Department of Public Works.

Chamber board directors Steve Rotondi of Rotondi Travel Services and Paramjit Singh of Rang Indian Bistro drape the garland on the Town Common.

Georgette Rahman-Bezio of Chamber member Courtyard By Marriott affixes one of many red bows to the wrought iron fence in preparation for the Tree Lighting on the Common, Sunday, November 30 from 3-5PM.

The Common is dressed for the holiday season in red and green.

November 18 (A TUESDAY!) Chamber Breakfast

Joe Turner of Joe Turner Photography displays his collection of studio portraits to attendees at the November 18 Chamber breakfast. Joe Turner Photography hosted the November breakfast, and is a new business to Stoneham and one of the Chamber’s newest members.

Stoneham Chamber of Commerce member Dr. Eugene Mickey (at right) presents a Tree Lighting title sponsorship donation to Chamber President Carolyn Lassiter. From l-r: Chamber board directors and Tree Lighting Committee members Steve Rotondi of Rotondi Travel Services, and Denise Ciampa of Stoneham Ford, and, Dr. Mickey & Associates’ doctors John Lindgren, Bob, Cheng and Devina Shah. The 2014 Tree Lighting is Sunday, November 30 on the Stoneham Town Common.

Laura Hogan of Chamber member RE/MAX Andrew Realty Services presents a donation to Jennifer Welter of the Stoneham Chamber of Commerce. RE/MAX Andrew Realty Services sponsors the Speed Pitch amusement at Town Day and uses the proceeds to help fund expenses for the Tree Lighting on the Common, this year on Sunday, November 30 from 3-5PM. (From left to right) Row 1: June DeFeo, Jennifer Welter, Laura Hogan, Ann Brenton. Row 2: Susan Carlino, Rhonda DiCarlo Gangi, Josephine Altovino, Jane Springer Haddock. Row 3: Tetyana Ivanina, Carol Fontana, Laurie Corbett. Missing from photo are Carol McDonald Macri, Jill McTague, Jared Freni, Jaime Higgins and Misledy Villanueva Savold.

Mary Budrose, owner of the new Blossoms Wellness Center at 5 Central Square, Suite 201A in Stoneham, cuts the ribbon to mark her new membership with the Stoneham Chamber of Commerce. From Left to right: Chamber board member Chris Nolty of Salem Five, Mary Budrose, Cathy Doucet of Doucet Remodeling & Design, Chamber President Carolyn Lassiter of Excelsior Realty Group, Chamber board director Tracey Arsena Reed of Redstone Chiropractic, and Chamber board director Diane Bonanni of Diane Bonanni, DMD.

Stephen Doucet may not have enough candy treats for Sumo Wrestler Cory Dutton. Cory, Devil Destinie Crowley and Clown Kiara Hyppolite participated in the 5^th Annual Halloween Stroll, a popular Chamber community event begun by former Chamber member Cathy Doucet of Doucet Remodeling & Design.

Dad Derek accompanies Lady Bug Olivia Tammaro,2 in and out of the shops in the Square during the Halloween Stroll, Saturday October 25.

Connor Day,8 is a man of few recurring words ("Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.") as Inigo Montoya of The Princess Bride during the Halloween stroll.

Treats for the kids, and raffles and coupons for the adults are distributed at the Halloween Stroll from H&R Block’s Doreen Breland (left) and Pauline Minch.

Fire Fighter Brent Last pauses for a photo with Army Staff Sargent Ryan Solh, 9 during the Chamber’s Halloween Stroll, Saturday, Oct. 25.

The gorgeous weather was certainly a factor in the record turnout of trick-or-treaters participating in the Chamber’s 5^th Annual Halloween Stroll.

Beautiful trick-or-treaters stroll the down town during the Chamber’s Halloween Stroll Saturday, October 25. From l-r: Kerry Henaghan,6 (Elsa), Daniella Jermyn,5 (Elsa), and Michaela Henaghan,4 (Sophia the 1^st).

The line is out the door for popcorn at Spartan Hardware during the Halloween Stroll, Saturday, Oct. 25.

Funny little monster twins Alexis and Adrianna Ciavardone accompany the Barile trick-or-treaters Reese,1 (pink pig), Regan,2 weeks (going as her precious self), Ralph,4 (Thomas the Tank Engine) and Brenna,4 (Rapunzel).

Oro Salon owner Leida Capone and Kayla Moynihan are ready for trick-or-treaters at the Chamber’s Halloween Stroll.

Fairies, princesses and goblins descended on downtown businesses Saturday for the Halloween Stroll.

Maureen Canova, Director of the Senior Center, Erin Sinclair, Office Manager for the Board of Selectman, Shelly MacNeill of the School Committee, and Shelly’s daughter Kelsey gather to distribute LED lights for carved pumpkins in the first “Jack O’ Lantern Walk” on the Common.

Trick-or-Treaters made their way to the Chamber’s new office location at the Heritage Building. The Chamber hosted 5 businesses from Redstone Shopping Center and environs on its front patio. Participating businesses were Liberty Bay Credit Union, Uno Fresco, Excelsior Realty Group, Yoga Moves and The Arbors at Stoneham.

Erin Sinclair, Office Manager for the Board of Selectmen and one of the organizers of the first “Jack O’ Lantern Walk” stands at the beginning of the path. Residents could bring carved pumpkins to the Common, receive a free LED light, and later see the lit pumpkins along the paths after dark.

Finnegan Haggerty, 14 mos, gets a boost from Dad to see the pumpkins at the start of the “Jack O’ Lantern Walk” Saturday on the Common.

Badrieh Edalatpour, owner of Children’s Dental Care has 2 treats for kids – candy and toothbrushes!

The Watchmaker’s David Kurdzionak, pauses for a picture with Halloween strollers on Saturday. From l-r: Ninja Turtle Benjamin Gatto,4, Leopard Cassidy Gatto,2, Mermaid Princess Olivia Pettrillo,7, David, and Garden FairyChloe Caves,6.

The father and son Dynamic Duo of Firefighter Jim McLaughlin and Aidan McLaughlin, 2-1/2.

Matinee-goers were treated to candy and a show at Stoneham Theatre Saturday. On hand for the Stroll and “The Addams Family – A New Musical” are from l-r: Managing Director Debra Rafson, and Theatre volunteers High Gallagher, Grace McManus, and Marie Grace.

If the Stroll had a prize for most decorated business and business owners, that prize would go to Stoneham Barber Shop and owner Josephine Colucci (right), her sister Barbara Carideo (center) and nephew (Batman) Enzo Moretti.

A spectacular autumn day was delivered for the Chamber’s 5^th Annual Halloween Stroll Saturday. Dovetailing with the Stroll was the Town-planned activities on the Common for later in the afternoon and early evening.

Trick-or-Treaters enter their best guess for the candy kisses raffle at Excelsior Realty while owner and Chamber President Carolyn Lassiter (in pumpkin hat) looks on. Excelsior’s Maria Giles is at center.

Ferocious Lion Eliot Wigandt, 9 mos., enjoys the Halloween Stroll and exceptional weather from a comfortable seat.

Chamber members get ready to distribute treats to kids and coupons and promo items to the accompanying adults during the Halloween Stroll. Five businesses brought tables to the Chamber’s patio to be closer to the downtown Stroll activities. (From l-r: Alec LeBlanc, Uno Fresco, Mary Ellen Goodsir of Yoga Moves, Carolyn Lassiter of Excelsior Realty Group, Kayla Houde of Yoga Moves, and Lisa Dean and Maria Giles of Excelsior Realty.

One for you and two for me…Skyler Ray English, 2 doles out candy to trick-or-treaters at J&B Butcher during the Halloween Stroll.

Joni and Dave Gardner of Boyd’s Direct man the treats table on the Common during the first “Jack O’ Lantern Walk”. The Rotary Club of Stoneham generously provided donuts and cider from 4-6pm Saturday.

Phillip Dragone (Pugsley Addams) from Stoneham Theatre’s production of “The Addams Family, A New Musical” sang “What If” for the crowd at the “Jack O’ Lantern Walk” on the Common.

Pauly Giurleo,3 as Jake of “Jake and the Neverland Pirates”, awaits the Rotary Club of Stoneham’s free cider and donuts on the Common during the afternoon Halloween Stroll Saturday.

Stephen Doucet may not have enough candy treats for Sumo Wrestler Cory Dutton. Cory, Devil Destinie Crowley and Clown Kiara Hyppolite participated in the 5^th Annual Halloween Stroll, a popular Chamber community event begun by former Chamber member Cathy Doucet of Doucet Remodeling & Design.

It was a full house for the Chamber's October 22 networking breakfast in the new office at 335 Main Street. Chris Nolty, Market Manager for Salem Five, was the host for this October breakfast event.

Chris Nolty, Market Manager for Salem Five, was the host for the Chamber's October breakfast. It was a full house for this first breakfast networking event in the Chamber's new location in the Heritage Building.

The 5th Annual Halloween Stroll takes place Sasturday, October 25 from 2 - 4PM!

For Step 5 of the Oct. 1 Stoneham Town Center Vision & Action Plan Open House, attendees were asked to select images of typical attractive downtown scenes from other cities and towns, and note why they were chosen.

Volunteer Karen Muise of Stoneham’s MZO Group facilitated Step 5 at the Oct. 1 Stoneham Town Center Vision & Action Plan Open House – collection of attendees’ visual preferences for town center retail, amenities and activities.

Step 4 of the Oct. 1 Stoneham Town Center Vision & Action Plan Open House asked attendees to prioritize what they would like to see in their downtown.

Step 3 of the Oct. 1 Stoneham Town Center Vision & Action Plan Open House asked attendees to jot down their opinions as to the positive and negative aspects, as well as the opportunities they saw for Stoneham’s downtown. Advisory Committee volunteer and Selectman Tom Boussy explains how this collected data on the wall behind him will be analyzed for the upcoming Action Plan, expected to be available in December.

Step 1 of the Oct. 1 Stoneham Town Center Vision & Action Plan Open House asked attendees where they lived, where they worked and how they got to work. Step 2 asked attendees to watch a video summary of the findings from the Stoneham Market Analysis and Existing Conditions Report recently completed by the Massachusetts Area Planning Council (MAPC).

Despite the rain, the Oct. 1 Stoneham Town Center Vision & Action Plan Open House drew a large turnout. The intent of the meeting was to gather input from the public to help shape the community’s vision for economic development and growth in Stoneham’s Town Center. The format asked attendees to provide input in an easy 5-step walk-through.

“Toning in Thirty” is the newest member of the Stoneham Chamber of Commerce. Proudly celebrating her new ladies gym with a ribbon-cutting are (from l-r: Chamber director Dr. Tracey Arsena Reed of Redstone Chiropractic & Healing, Chamber V.P. Judy Sadacca, Toning in Thirty owner Michele MacLean and Chamber President Ed Doherty of StonehamBank.

Michele MacLean (eighth from left), owner of the new ladies gym “Toning in Thirty” stands among class members in her new space at 375R Main Street in Stoneham. (From l-r: Jo Devlin, Marilyn Perez, Andrea Capone, Mary Surette, Betty Svendsen, Helen Morrissey, Maria Ruiz, Michele MacLean, Lois Internicola, Dianne Feinstein, Ro Sparco, Judy Farnell, Sharon Mazzeo, Sandra Nicholson, Lisa Bianchi, Pay Hardacker, and Betty Hardy.

Excel Othopaedic Specialists takes to the 31st annual Stoneham Town Day in a big way. (From l-r: Chris Raftery, Lori Duffany, Beth Callahan, Michelle Mearls, Denise Cogan, Mary Keefe, and Rachel Cook.

Hallmark Health System comes is "at Town Day in a big way" in front of their exhibitor spaces. Hallmark Health was the 31st Annual Town Day Title Sponsor. (From l-r:) Barbara Musselman, Diane Muolo, RN, Frances Deleo, RN, Sarah McCabe, RN, Judy Sadacca, Phyllis Pakermo, RN, and Alan Macdonald.

Uno Fresco's Fran Grossman, Robin Pereira and Adam Simeone can't fill the plates fast enough at Stoneham's Town Day, September 13. Uno Fresco, one of the newest Chamber members, was a corporate sponsor for this 31st annual event.

Stoneham Substance Abuse Coalition - Check presentation

Town Day 2014 Co-Chair Tracey Arsena Reed presents a donation from the Stoneham Chamber of Commerce to Shelly MacNeill and other members of the Stoneham Substance Abuse Coalition. The donation is a portion of the proceeds from the successful Sept. 13 Town Day Cow Pie Contest. From l-r: Stoneham Substance Abuse committee members Frank Gould, Lois Breault, Ben Jacques, Chamber President Ed Doherty, Shelly MacNeill, Kelsey MacNeill, Tracey Arsena Reed, Officer Chris Apalakis, Maureen Buzby and Judy Sadacca. StonehamBank generously provided the blue t-shirts for committee.

Petrillo's 411 Main Street Building Dedication

Chamber members, Town officials, business neighbors and family members gather to celebrate the building dedication of 411 Main Street, and important new presence in the Stoneham Square. Owner/developer Frank Petrillo uses the Chambers big scissors to cut the ribbon. (From l-r: Diane Bonanni, Debra Rafson, Stephen Doucet, Erin Calvo-Bacci, Monica Medeiros, John DePinto, Ann Marie O’Neill, Frank Petrillo, Jason Lewis, Michael Day, Deb Sullivan, Tom Boussy, Gus Niewenhous, David Kurdzionak and Debby Small.

Developer and Owner of the 411 Main Street building Frank Petrillo (second from right) poses with family and friends during his September 5 building dedication. (From l-r adults: John DePinto, Frank’s wife Anita Petrillo, Selectman Tom Boussy, Frank’s mother Nina Petrillo, Lisa Petrillo, Candidate for State Representative Michael Day, Frank Petrillo, and Planning Board member Gus Niewenhous. (From l-r children: Mario Armata, Gabriella Petrillo, Dante Armata, Olivia Petrillo, Allesia Armata, Aiden Petrillo, Niko Petrillo, Ethan Petrillo, Dante Lane.)

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At the 2014 Stoneham Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting founding members were awarded for 30 years of Chamber membership. (Seated from l-r:) Kim O’Neil, formerly of O’Neil Insurance, Pat Kilty – first Chamber Executive Director, Laura Hogan of RE/MAX Andrew Realty Services, Janice Houghton of StonehamBank, and Ben Caggiano of Westcor Ltd. (Standing l-r;) David Portman of Action Ambulance, Bill Round of Round’s Hardware, Chris Senna of C&S Capital Properties, Dale Halchak of Halchak Corporation, Jeff Worth of Stoneham Savings/Salem Five, Charles Houghton of Law Office of Charles F. Houghton, Mark Haggerty of Stoneham Independent, and Skip Cleveland of Cleveland Fence.

The Chamber is sad to recognize the retirement of four outstanding board members in 2014. (From l-r:) Chamber Vice President Judy Sadacca of Hallmark Health System, Director David Portman of Action Ambulance, Past President Cathy Doucet of Doucet Remodeling & Design, and Director Jeff Worth of Stoneham Savings/Salem Five.

The Chamber’s first Executive Director Pat Kilty is honored with the Chamber’s “Dedication, Service and Commitment” award at the 2014 Annual Meeting on September 9. For this 30^th anniversary year of the Chamber, Pat shared her memories of the early days and the special people who founded Stoneham’s Chamber of Commerce.

Laura Hogan of RE/MAX Andrew Realty Services and Chamber founding member, speaks from the heart about the strength of business and personal relationships built through her 30 years of Chamber involvement.

Lund Dental Associates was the proud recipient of the Chamber’s “New Member of the Year” award at the 2014 Annual Meeting held September 9 at the Courtyard by Marriott. (From l-r: Chamber President Ed Doherty, Lund Dental staff members Dianne Harrow, Tami Lowe, Savanah Carlson, Dyanne Nota, Jeanne Femino, and Jane Brissenden. Missing from photo are owners Drs. Cara and William Lund.)

Judy Sadacca receives the Stoneham Chamber of Commerce “Chamber Champion” Award for 2014 presented to Hallmark Health System at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting Sept. 9.

Marylou Hardy receives the Stoneham Chamber of Commerce “Chamber Champion” Award for 2014 presented to Winchester Hospital at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting Sept. 9.

Chamber President Ed Doherty presents the “Member of the Year” award to Maureen Canova, Director of the Stoneham Senior Center, at the Chamber’s September 9, 2014 Annual Meeting.

Readying the field for the Town Day 2014 Cow Pie Contest is Joe Bernat and Bill McCabe of the Stoneham Department of Public Works.

Jessica Robertson of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) fields questions from Stoneham residents and business owners regarding current transportation challenges and future plans. This "Livable Communities" focus group workshop is a first step in identifying transportation solutions to improve mobility and quality of life in Stoneham.

Only 11 more years and I can drive this baby! Jacoby Busher, 5, is impressed with this bright yellow Corvette. Classic car enthusiasts brought their prized vehicles to the Common during the July 31 concert.

A large crowd gathered to hear the classic rock and roll sounds of Grand Theft Audio at the Chamber’s July 31 concert on the Common.

Stoneham natives Bruce and Jolene (McNutt) Puglia proudly display their perfectly restored black ’67 Camaro at the classic car show on the Common, July 31.

Bob “Soup” Campbell stands aside his Black and Silver 1934 Three-Window Coupe, at the July 31 Chamber concert on the Common.

Classic car enthusiasts John Martiniello and son Domenic proudly display their 1984 Hurst Olds. A classic car show was part of the fun entertainment at the July 31 concert featuring the classic rock sounds of Grand Theft Audio.

Grand Theft Audioperformed classic rock and roll hits from the 60’s and 70’s at the Chamber’s July 31 concert on the Common. The concert committee coordinated a classic car show during the evening’s entertainment. (From l-r: Paul Candilore, Paul Giannelli, Charlene Porter, Jim Tracy, and lead vocalist Neil Porter.

Judy Sadacca and Kathy Harlow of Hallmark Health System provided healthcare information, waters, and numerous sticker tattoos for kids at the July 31 concert on the Common. Hallmark Health was the featured non-profit for this concert.

Chamber concert series committee members Bob Palumbo of “C” Clear Copiers, and committee chair Debbie Catalano of Catalano Creative, pose for a picture beside Bob’s ’66 Pontiac GTO. The July 31 concert featured a classic car show along with classic rock and roll music from the 60’s and 70’s.

Almost always the first to arrive, John Maratta of Stoneham never misses a Chamber concert on the Common.

Chip Larzelere (center in yellow shirt) explains to the July 23 breakfast networking attendees the benefits of working with his company, Anova Cleaning Corp. Anova Cleaning was the host of the chamber’s July breakfast.

Life can’t get any better than this for Maya Scott, 2… free popcorn courtesy of the Senior Center, a cold drink, the great jazz sounds of The Sax Factory, your twin brother (Grant) to enjoy the summertime evening with and winning a StonehamBank beach chair prize during intermission!

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.

StonehamBank was the featured corporate sponsor for the Chamber’s July 17 concert. In addition to 2 theatre tickets generously donated by Stoneham Theatre, StonehamBank’s Ed Doherty and Sharon Iovanni raffled off beach chairs during intermission. StonehamBank is one of five corporate sponsors of the Chamber’s summer Concert Series, 2014 which also includes The Arbors Assisted Living – Stoneham, Salem Five, Redstone Shopping Center and Uno Fresco.

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

The Senior Center’s Fran Cioffi (left), Steve Kingston and Director Maureen Canova thrilled concert goers with free popcorn and waters at the July 17 concert on the Common. The Senior Center was the evening’s featured non-profit member.

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.

Eddie Aprile, owner of Gaetano's Ristorante, pauses in front of Gaetano's sleek new bar. Eddie completed a total renovation of his restaurant Tuesday just in time to host the Greater Boston Builders Association Luncheon - the first large private party in the new space.

Opening Celebration - Hall Memorial Pool

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.

Practicing What She Preaches!

Owner Deb Sullivan enjoys a good summer read outside The Book Oasis. All students are invited in to check out their summer reading lists - Stoneham, as well as neighboring communities.

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.

July 10 Concert - Preacher Jack/Jumpin' Juba

Members of the new Stoneham Substance Abuse Coalition man a table at the Chamber’s July 10 summer concert. On hand to discuss the group’s mission and services are (from l-r;) Board of Selectmen Chair Tom Boussy, Selectman Ann Marie O’Neill, Stoneham Police Chief James McIntyre and Stoneham School Committee member Shelly MacNeill.

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.

Preacher Jack, with piano hands flying, delivers a wonderfully entertaining set of classic honky-tony and energetic boogie-woogie music at the Chamber’s July 10 summer concert.

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.

Always at the ready in case of a power outage during the summer concerts are (from l-r:) Stoneham Auxiliary Fire Department’s Rick Hastings, Charlie McGrath and Jack Sullivan.

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.

Alex Mason, 2, sinks his corn bag in the Corn Hole Tournament during the July 10 concert – but needs to verify his shot.

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.

Steve Hurl, guitarist from Jumpin’ Juba performs his American blues-based classics from New Orleans, Memphis and Chicago, at the Stoneham Chamber’s July 10 concert on the Common.

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.

The full brass sound of the Middlesex Concert Band was featured in the medley of national service selections at the Chamber’s June 26 summer kick-off concert.

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.

Patrick is ready for the Kids Patriotic Parade and for the July 4^th music of the Middlesex Concert Band at the Chamber’s June 26 kick-off summer 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 member Kathy Harlow of North Suburban Child and Family Resource Network prepares the kids for the start of the Kids’ Patriotic Parade at the June 26 summer kick-off concert.

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.

2014 Chamber Scholarship Award Recipients

Stoneham Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Committee Chair Debra Rafson of Stoneham Theatre stands with all four Chamber scholarship winners; from l-r: Olivia DiGangi – Kathleen E. Bray award, AnnMarie Magaletta – Kathleen E. Bray award, Meredith Coccoluto – John F. Mahoney award, and Brianna Willard – John F. Mahoney award. All four winners are Class of 2014 graduates of Stoneham High School.

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 Meredith Coccoluto, 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, Jeff Coccoluto of member Burke & Company, and award recipient Meredith Coccoluto.

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.

Stoneham Chamber Scholarship Committee members congratulate AnnMarie Magaletta, 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, Patricia Magaletta, Ann Marie Magaletta of member H&R Block of Stoneham, and Carmine Magaletta.

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.

Accepting the award for his foursome’s Third Place finishers in the Chamber’s 24^th annual Golf Tournament with a score of 62 is Denny Engstom of Brooks Bargain (left) At right is Chamber President Ed Doherty of StonehamBank. (Missing from photo are David Smith, David Applebaum, and Rob Azevedo.)

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.)

Chamber member Bruce Doyle of Bruce Doyle, Dr. Bruce M. Doyle, DMD (left) and guest Jeff Palermo accept the award for their foursome’s First Place Finishers in the Chamber’s 24^th Annual Golf Tournament with a score of 60. (Missing from photo are Chamber member Craig Celli of Century 21 Celli and guest Mike Dinapoli.)

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.

Andy Hackett of TeamLogic IT (right) took the prize for the Men’s Longest Drive contest on Hole #1 with a drive of 275 yards. Presenting the award is Chamber President Ed Doherty of StonehamBank.

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.

Chris Nolty, Market Manager for Salem Five, addresses everyone at the start of dinner at the Chamber’s June 16 Golf Tournament. Salem Five was the title sponsor of the Chamber’s 24^th annual outing.

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.

Good Friends Tom and Sharon Iovanni, Dottie Newman, and Steve Harvey enjoy the fabulous golf weather for the Chamber’s 24^th annual golf outing, June 16 at Thomson Country Club.

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

First-time volunteer Cyndi Bentz of Eastern Bank learned the ropes fast with her volunteer efforts at registration, golf spotter volunteer relief and golf dinner set-up.

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.

Craig Celli of Century 21 Celli, already the 2013 winner of the Stoneham Ford hole-in-one car contest, tries his hand at the 50’ putting contest.

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

Long-time tournament volunteer Debby Small of Community Connection, takes pictures of all the foursomes before teeing off at hole 10. Mark E. Mulligan, Esquire was the proud tournament photo sponsor again this year.

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.

Committee Chair Chris Senna of C & S Capital Properties (left) and Dave Houghton of Houghton Plumbing and Heating wait to tee on the 5^th hole. Golfers were blessed with spectacular weather for the June 16 Chamber 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.

After the shotgun start, they just kept rolling…This year the Chamber’s 2014 golf tournament saw over 100 golfers and new participation from the Wakefield Chamber of Commerce.

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.

Thomson Country Club Golf Pro Chris Young announces the “Flow of Play” just before the shotgun start of the tournament. The 2014 Ford Fusion was the car to win on the Stoneham Ford-sponsored Hole-In-One 17^th hole contest.

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.

Chris Nolty, Market Manage for Salem Five pauses before the lead carts in the Stoneham Chamber’s golf tournament Monday, June 16. The Stoneham Savings/Salem Five Charitable Foundation was the title sponsor for the Chamber’s 24^th annual golf event.

Stoneham Chamber presents donation to newly formed Stoneham Substance Abuse Coalition

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.)

Chris Nolty of Salem Five Presents Title Sponsorship Check for Chamber Golf Tournament

Christopher Nolty, Market Manager at Salem Five, presents a check for the Title Sponsorship of the Stoneham Chamber of Commerce’s 24^th annual golf tournament, June 16 at Thomson CC. This year the Stoneham Chamber is partnering with the Wakefield Chamber for a signature golf outing. (From l-r: Wakefield Chamber board member Ann Hadley of JC Marketing, Stoneham Chamber board member and golf committee chair Chris Senna of C & S Capital Properties, Christopher Nolty, Stoneham Chamber board member Carolyn Lassiter of Excelsior Realty Group, and Wakefield Chamber board member Chris Barrett of Barrett Realtors.

Uno Fresco Becomes Newest Chamber Member

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".

Uno President Ian Baines stands ready to cut the Chamber of Commerce ribbon alongside Uno staff and many Chamber members. Uno’s Chamber membership coincided with their Redstone Shopping Center grand opening this week. (From l-r: Chris Senna, Mark Ventola, Chris Westcott (Uno), Tom Boussy, Ed Doherty, John DePinto, Ian Baines, Diane Bonanni, Dee Hadley (Uno), Steve Rotondi, Vilma Aceituno (Uno), Cathy Doucet, Carolyn Lassiter, Tracey Arsena Reed, Craig Celli, Judy Sadacca.

May 14 Networking After Hours - TruStrength Fitness

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.

Enjoying the after-hours networking and healthy (and delicious!) appetizers at TruStrength Fitness on May 14, are from left to right; Dana Iacopucci of Cubby Oil, Jeff Buxton of Biz-ID, Vin Festino of Cubby Oil, Danielle Festino, and Chamber board member Steve Rotondi of Rotondi Travel.

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.

Members and guests stay to informally network after May 14 Chamber breakfast.

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.

April 22 Multi-Chamber Networking and Sales Workshop

Members gather from up to 18 area Chambers to attend the April 22 Multi-Chamber Networking in Waltham. Sales Management Trainer Greg Nanigian, presented a free sales workshop for attendees entitled Why Features and Benefits don't sell - AND WHAT DOES!

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.

A dozen tee signs publicizing the Health & Wellness Expo and the Indoor Yard Sale are posted at key intersections in Stoneham one week prior to 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.

Michelle Mearls, Tracy Henry and Beth Callahan stand ready to speak with Expo attendees about Excel Orthopaedics. The Chamber's Health & Wellness Expo drew over 500 visitors to its 2014 event.

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

Jonny Herook, John Marchese and Alyssa Orsatti pause for a photo in front of Marchese Sports Therapy and TruStrength Fitness exhibits at the Stoneham Chamber Health & Wellness Expo, April 12.

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.

Anthony Wilson of Stoneham Bikeway/Greenway Committee explains the route of the soon to be constructed Stoneham bike path. 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.

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.

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

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.

Judy Sadacca of Hallmark Health System (at right) explains vein screening and the new wide variety of new compression stockings to an attendee at the Chamber’s Health & Wellness Expo, April 12. Hallmark Health System was a business sponsor this this year’s Expo.

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.

Diana Butler and Camden Ballard of Stoneham Stop & Shop distribute recipes for healthy food options at their exhibit at the Chamber of Commerce Health & Wellness Expo, Saturday April 12. Stop & Shop provided a wide variety of healthy snacks for Expo attendees.

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.

Camden Ballard was busy distributing stop & Shop free healthy snack samples to attendees at the 4^th annual Stoneham Chamber of Commerce Health & Wellness Expo, April 12. The Stoneham Stop & Shop was again the title sponsor for this year’s 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.

Sandi Fuller of The Mad Cake Genius scoops mini cones of frozen yogurt from the Dairy Dome at the Health & Wellness Expo.

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.

Savanah Carlson and Jane Brissenden of new Chamber member Lund Dental speak to potential patients about good dental health habits at the chamber’s 4^th annual Health & Wellness Expo.

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.

Taking a tour of the fully equipped Action Ambulance vehicle is (from l-r) is Dad Michael, son Brody and nephew Kevin. Conducting the tour at the Chamber’s Health & Wellness Expo is Gina Quinton, EMT.

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.

Tracey Arsena of Redstone Chiropractic and Healing Center meets a potential client at the Chamber’s Health & Wellness Expo on Saturday. Over 500 attendees were present to see exhibits and demonstrations, and take advantage of free health screenings.

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

Chamber board director Marylou Hardy of Winchester Hospital provides information about the free bone density screenings at the Chamber’s Health & Wellness Expo Saturday. Winchester Hospital was a business sponsor for this year’s event.

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.

The Stoneham Middle School front lobby saw much activity at the Chamber’s 2014 Health & Wellness Expo Saturday. Over 500 attendees came to see exhibits, participate in the free health screenings and see demonstrations.

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.

Kathleen Charbonnier, Hallmark Health System’s Director of Quality and Patient Safety takes Norma Gearty’s blood pressure reading at Hallmark’s exhibit Saturday. Exhibitors at the 2014 Health & Wellness Expo provided several free screenings, including blood pressure, blood sugar, bone density and vein screening.

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.

Chamber member Debbie Catalano of Catalano Creative, mans the prize drawing table at the Health & Wellness Expo Saturday. Juliana’s Salon, TruStrength Fitness, Redstone Chiropractic, Hallmark Health System, and Body Mind Systems provided prize drawings for attendees who completed their “Passports to Health”.

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.

Bob Lee of Body Mind Systems leads his young students through a hard style of a martial arts routine, similar to karate or taekwondo. Body Mind Systems was one of several demonstrations scheduled for attendees at the Stoneham Chamber of Commerce Health & Wellness Expo, April 12.

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.

Bob Lee, Instructor at Body Mind Systems and Event Chair for the Health & Wellness Expo, demonstrates martial arts skills with use of a wooden samurai sword.

March 20 - Mas Health Care Policy Commission with David Seltz

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.

March 6 Multi-Chamber Networking & Bus. Card Exchange

Jeff Worth and Dawn Stewart of Salem Five pause for a photo at the March 6 Multi-Chamber at the Burlington Marriott. The evening included a social media workshop for Chamber members and guests followed by networking and a mini-business expo.

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

It was standing room only for the Social Media panel presentation workshop at the March 6 Multi-Chamber at the Burlington Marriott. Panelists included Lauren Becker of Lahey Hospital, David Ginsburg of CM Communications, and Brittany Whitenack of Burlington Mall.

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

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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.

Diane Bonanni (in grey suit third from right) answers questions about her practice Diane Bonanni, DMD at the Chamber Bagel Breakfast September 18. Diane was the host of the September networking breakfast.

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.

High School Juniors listen to adult panelists on the “Law Enforcement/Emergency Services” career panel. Panelists were Sgt. Tom Heller of the Stoneham Police Dept. (law enforcement), Michael McGrath of StonehamBank (fraud detection), Andy Joseph of Action Ambulance (EMT and Paramedics), David Ryan of the Stoneham Police Dept. (Detective), Vincent Piro of the Woburn District Court (Probation Officer), and Safety Officer Joseph Ponzo of the Stoneham Police Dept. (law enforcement). High school Juniors were polled in May as to their career interests. In response, the staff at the Stoneham High School and Stoneham Chamber of Commerce organized the adult panelists, representing 35 different occupations.

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 “Science & Engineering/Technology” careers panel at the Nov. 14 Career Awareness Forum at the Stoneham High School were (from l-r:) Andrew Zalewski of MZO Group (architecture), Robert Parsons of CDM Smith (environmental science), Adam Leonard of Fitzemeyer & Tocci (engineering), Jason Feldman of SO Sponsored (systems development), Danielle Niles of WBZ-TV WSBK Boston (meteorology), and Dustin Feldman of SO Sponsored (systems development). This panel was one of 6 panels, totaling 35 different occupations presented to Juniors at the forum.

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 “Law Enforcement/Emergency Services” careers panel at the Nov. 14 Career Awareness Forum at the Stoneham High School were (from l-r;) Sgt. Tom Heller of the Stoneham Police Dept. (law enforcement), Michael McGrath of StonehamBank (fraud detection), Andy Joseph of Action Ambulance (EMT and Paramedics), David Ryan of the Stoneham Police Dept. (Detective), Vincent Piro of the Woburn District Court (Probation Officer), and Safety Officer Joseph Ponzo of the Stoneham Police Dept. (law enforcement).

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).

Representatives from the “Home Care/Business/Personal Care” careers panel at the Nov. 14 Career Awareness Forum at the Stoneham High School were (from l-r:) Maral Bucci of Salon Maral (cosmetology), Craig Celli of Century 21 Celli (real estate), Rebecca Scott of StonehamBank (banking), Nathan Kibarian of Ritz Carlton (culinary arts), Stephen Doucet of Doucet Remodeling & Design (carpentry/construction), and David Kurdzionak of The Watchmaker (Business entrepreneurship).

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.

After the “round-the-table” presentations conclude, Chamber members typically linger to informally network and explore connections made at the Chamber’s monthly bagel breakfasts.

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”.

Michael Thompson, Chapter Chair of SCORE NE Mass stands with Jennie Ankney of "Set Your Site for Growth". Both were presenters at the November 14 workshop "How To Make Social Media Work for Your Business", a collaboration of the Chamber, SCORE and StonehamBank.

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.

Jennie Ankney, owner of “Set Your Site for Growth” presents numerous tips for optimum website marketing. Ankney was the featured speaker for the workshop “How to Make Social Media Work for Your Business”, held November 14 at StonehamBank.

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.

Dr. Eugene Mickey (center) is thanked by Stoneham Chamber of Commerce President Ed Doherty of StonehamBank and Vice President Judy Sadacca of Hallmark Health System for Dr. Mickey & Associates’ host sponsorship of this year’s Tree Lighting on the Common. The festivities, scheduled for Sunday, December 1 from 3:00 to 5:00pm, will culminate with the lighting of the big holiday tree on the Stoneham Town Common.

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.)

Chamber Past President Cathy Doucet of Doucet Remodeling & Design and Lisa Dean of Excelsior Realty Group network at Adams Kitchens Business-After-Hours.

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 General Manager Eric Rikeman welcomes Chamber members Chip Larzelere of Anova Cleaning Corporation and Kevin DeVinney of Eastern Bank. Members enjoyed appetizers from new member Three Amigos and frozen yogurt treats from new member Yoguee.

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.

Debra Rafson, Managing Director of Stoneham Theatre, became a new board director for the Stoneham Chamber of Commerce in their October 2013 board meeting.

2013 Town Day

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