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Good morning Stoneham! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Stoneham's veterans officer is expanding support beyond town lines

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 81, low: 54.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• E F Gilmore's Newest Commander Lives to See Veterans Smile (swampscotttides.org) — Stoneham residents may recognize Jason Thompson, their veterans service officer, who is also now leading the E.F. Gilmore #64 Disabled American Veterans chapter in nearby Swampscott. He describes how daily work helping local veterans, from community outreach to benefits support, keeps him motivated, and credits his team for expanding programs like beach days and national-level advocacy.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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