Town Notes
Published on November 7th, 2001
STONEHAM, MA - Tisei on short list
State Senator Richard Tisei (R-3rd Middlesex), who represents Stoneham among other communities, is one of a handful of people Governor Jane Swift is considering for Lt. Governor.
Tisei has not commented on the matter.
Liquor around town
Last year Town Meeting reduced the required seating to qualify for a liquor license from 100 to 50 seats.
Felicia’s at 423 Main St. and D’Agostino’s at 19 Franklin St. benefited from this change. Both requested and received full liquor licenses.
Tuesday night Cafe Asiana of 147 Main St. requested a wine and beer license from Selectmen. Angelo’s Restaurant at 239 Main St. will ask Selectmen for a full liquor license on Nov. 20. Kromel’s Cafe has mentioned future attempts to obtain a liquor license, and this week Stoneham Theatre was on the agenda to request two one-day wine and beer licenses.
Former Selectmen and Board of Health member Mike Rolli suggested a moratorium on liquor licenses a few months ago, but his request was denied.
Selectmen have discretion over the licenses. Some folks question where the liquor licenses will end.
But a local restaurateur said that as economic times tighten people will still go out but maybe at less expensive spots closer to home. Selling booze helps these local spots stay afloat, employing and entertaining the working people of Stoneham.
NStar saga continues
The power was out again in the Hancock Street neighborhood Tuesday morning. NStar repairs are in progress, and the company has pledged money as a penalty. It would be a sin if some of it didn’t come to folks in Stoneham. This is getting ridiculous, neighbors said.
Local thieves
Around Halloween, just like graduation time, things disappear: flags, pumpkins, street signs.
This is a crime, but the thieves know this. They do it, and if they get caught, they’re in trouble. That’s the risk and reality.
But lately things of sentimental value, a home grown pumpkin and a veterans’ funeral flag, were stolen. Although no malice may have been intended, taking these items is different from hijacking an orange barrel; people care about these things.
No thief wants to get caught, but local pranksters could easily dump their loot somewhere in plain view after the night’s shenanigans are complete. Then their fun and games wouldn’t have to ruin everyone else’s mood.
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