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Annual Report 2015 Town of Stoneham Massachusetts Firefighter Eric J. Bernat Annual Report 2015 On the Cover: Eric J. Bernat Stoneham Fire Department Appointed Firefighter 12/19/02-3/17/15 On March 17, 2015 the Stoneham Fire Department experienced a great loss when Firefighter Eric Bernat passed away unexpectedly. Eric was a lifelong resident of the Town of Stoneham. He graduated from Lasell College in June 2002 with a degree in exercise physiology, and Cardiac Rehabilitation, where he was awarded the exercise physiology book award for overall performance. Appointed to the Stoneham Fire Department on December 19, 2002 he attended the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy and graduated on March 28, 2003. While attending the Fire Academy he received a commendation from the Wayland Fire Department for rendering medical assistance to the victims of a very serious motor vehicle accident which he had witnessed while driving home from the Academy. After attending the Academy Eric was once again commended for his professional performance and contributing actions taken at a multiple alarm fire at 166 William St in February of 2004. As well as being a certified CPR Instructor, he obtained his Emergency Medical Technician Certification during his time on the Fire Department. Eric worked part time as a cardiac rehabilitation therapist as well as a certified personal trainer. In addition to Eric’s skills and accomplishments his professionalism and caring demeanor showed through on every call he went on. He always went above and beyond to show everyone that he cared, treating everyone with respect and dignity, making everyone feel special in times of crisis. While not responding to calls, Eric’s dry wit and eagerness to lend a hand around the station never went unnoticed. He would help anyone at any time without question or hesitation. His dedication was also evident in his personal life with his family. He often spoke about spending his free time with his niece Samantha, and nephews Adam, Darren, and Derek. They meant the world to him, which was clear by the smile you could see on his face as he told stories of the times they shared. He was a dedicated son to Phil and Susan Bernat as well as a brother to Chris. Eric is sorely missed every day by his brothers at the Stoneham Fire Department who will never forget the contributions, experience, and dedication which he brought to the Fire Department as well as to the Town of Stoneham. Respectfully, Chief Matthew Grafton 2 Massachusetts Annual Report 2015 Board of Selectmen Left to right: Selectman John F. DePinto, Selectwoman Caroline Colarusso, Chairman Thomas Boussy, Selectwoman Ann Marie O’Neill and Selectman Frank Vallarelli (Photo by William T. Ryerson) 3 Community Profile Once a major shoe manufacturing center, Incorporated: December 17, 1725 the Stoneham of today is a residential Land Area: 6.6 square miles community whose commerce includes a Population: 21,437 balanced mix of retailing, service County: Middlesex businesses, and a scattering of light Form of Government: manufacturing. Town Administrator Five-member Board of Selectmen Recreational facilities Open Town Meeting abound in Stoneham. Little League Baseball, FY16 Tax Rate per Thousand Youth Basketball, Residential $12.70 Commonwealth Youth Commercial $22.55 Football Conference (CYFC) and Cheer, Annual Town Election: Youth Hockey, and 1st Tuesday in April Soccer Club are all active in our town. The Annual Town Meeting: Stoneham Boys and 1st Monday in May Girls Club provides indoor recreation year FY15 Town Operating Budget: round and has agreed to enter into a joint venture with the Department of $67,694,300 Conservation and Recreation in running the Hall Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool. Town-owned Unicorn Recreational nine-hole golf course, par three Stoneham FY15 Assessed Valuation: Oaks golf course, and an indoor heated skating rink at Unicorn Arena are available $3,194,789,862 for community use. There is also a private nine-hole golf course at Bear Hill Country Club. Our Whip Hill wildlife sanctuary and manor house, consisting of over thirty Senators in US Congress: acres, is a prized asset of Stoneham. The Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo attracts Edward J. Markey many visitors. Elizabeth Warren The Middlesex Fells Reservation, one of the State’s largest parks, comprises a major Representative in US Congress – portion of Stoneham (32%) and offers nature trails, bridle paths, and picnicking. The Fifth Congressional District: Department of Conservation and Recreation facilities in Stoneham consist of the Katherine Clark following: Bear Hill Observatory, Spot Pond and Outdoor Skating Rink. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Stoneham has an outstanding public school system, including Northeast Metropolitan Sixth Councillor District: Regional Vocational School, and also offers private education at St. Patrick’s School, Terrance Kennedy Seventh Day Adventist School, and private kindergartens. Fifth Middlesex Senatorial District: Jason Lewis Churches include All Saints Episcopal, Boston Korean SDA Church, Calvary Baptist 31st Middlesex Representative Church, First Baptist, First Congregational, St. James United Methodist, St. Patrick’s District: Roman Catholic, and Stoneham Memorial Seventh Day Adventist. Michael Day Central Animal Hospital and Stoneham Animal Hospital both care for our pet District Court: population. Woburn, Massachusetts Stoneham’s Senior Center is a source of pleasure for our elder residents, whether they partake of the noontime meal or join in the many planned activities for their enjoyment. Public housing is available for both senior and low income residents. The Town is 98% sewered, and the Public Works Department renders outstanding service as to plowing, sanding, etc. The Town of Stoneham official website is www.stoneham-ma.gov. Comcast, RCN, and Verizon provide cable television service in Stoneham, allowing for a choice. Our local newspapers, the Stoneham Independent and the Stoneham Sun, are published weekly. 4 Table of Contents Contents Community Profile......................................................................................................................................................... 4 Town Officers and Committees ..................................................................................................................................... 6 Organization Chart ......................................................................................................................................................... 9 Board of Selectmen ........................................................................................................................................................ 9 Town Administrator ..................................................................................................................................................... 10 Bikeway / Greenway Committee ................................................................................................................................. 11 Board of Appeals ......................................................................................................................................................... 12 Board of Assessors ....................................................................................................................................................... 12 Board of Health ............................................................................................................................................................ 13 Conservation Commission ........................................................................................................................................... 15 Council on Aging ......................................................................................................................................................... 16 Farmers Market Committee ......................................................................................................................................... 19 Finance and Advisory Board........................................................................................................................................ 20 Fire Department ........................................................................................................................................................... 20 Historical Commission ................................................................................................................................................. 23 Historical Society ......................................................................................................................................................... 26 Information Technology .............................................................................................................................................. 27 Inspectional Services / Building Department ............................................................................................................... 28 Memorial Day Parade Committee ................................................................................................................................ 28 Planning Board ............................................................................................................................................................ 29 Police Department .......................................................................................................................................................
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