Stoneham Transportation Advisory Committee

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Town Construction Update:
Benjamin Terrace / Franklin / Stevens Streets Intersection

We’re making steady progress on improvements to the Benjamin / Franklin / Stevens intersection. Here’s a simple look at what to expect over the next several weeks:

Next Week’s Construction Schedule (Week of May 11, 2026)

Monday: Crews will begin milling the existing road surface. This means removing the top layer of pavement to prepare for a smooth, new surface. They’ll also adjust any utility castings (like manhole covers) if needed.
Tuesday: The roadway will be paved with new asphalt.
After Paving

Once paving is complete, the traffic signals will switch to flashing mode. This is a safety measure to alert drivers that roadway conditions have changed.
What Happens Next

Wait Period (2 Weeks): The contractor will wait about two weeks before adding lane markings (striping). This allows natural oils in the new pavement to rise to the surface, ensuring the paint adheres properly and lasts longer.
Around Day 15: Traffic signal timing will be activated and adjusted to match the new road layout.
Next 30 Days: The signal timing will be monitored and fine-tuned as needed to improve traffic flow and safety.
We appreciate your patience as there may be mobility delays as this work is completed. These improvements will help create a smoother, safer intersection for everyone.

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Check out these great ways to participate in National Bike month in Stoneham!

May is bike month! Join .rev, .melrose, , and to celebrate with these activities. Enter to win goodies from the farmers market! 🚲

We hope you will join us for our monthly meeting of the Stoneham Transportation Advisory Committee (STAC) tomorrow evening from 6-7:30pm at the Stoneham Senior Center. We are very excited to highlight STAC's new Bike Pedestrian Subcommittee at this meeting.

We hope you'll join is this Thursday at the Stoneham Senior Center!

🚲 Save the Date! 🚶‍♀️

Join us for May STAC Meeting !

📅 Thursday, May 7, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Stoneham Senior Center

We’re excited to highlight our newly formed Bike & Pedestrian Subcommittee, focused on making Stoneham safer, more accessible, and more connected for all who walk, roll, and ride.

Come learn more, share your ideas, and be part of the conversation shaping the future of transportation in our community!

🚲 Save the Date! 🚶‍♀️

Join us for May STAC Meeting !

📅 Thursday, May 7, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Stoneham Senior Center

We’re excited to highlight our newly formed Bike & Pedestrian Subcommittee, focused on making Stoneham safer, more accessible, and more connected for all who walk, roll, and ride.

Come learn more, share your ideas, and be part of the conversation shaping the future of transportation in our community!

MassDOT Reading, Stoneham and Wakefield - Improvements on I-95 Northbound

A live Virtual Design Public Hearing will be hosted on the MassDOT website to present the design for the proposed Improvements on I-95 NB Project in Reading, Stoneham and Wakefield, MA.

More info here:

Reading, Stoneham and Wakefield - Improvements on I-95 northbound A live Virtual Design Public Hearing to present the design for the proposed Improvements on I-95 NB Project in Reading, Stoneham and Wakefield, MA.

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on all proposed zoning amendments on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7PM in the Town Hall Hearing Room. The Planning Board will then make a recommendation at the Annual Town Meeting on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 7PM in the Town Hall Auditorium.

https://www.stoneham-ma.gov/1101/Zoning-Bylaw-Review-Committee