Stoneham Community Action Network (Stoneham CAN)

Stoneham Community Action Network, known as Stoneham CAN, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that acts as a catalyst for resident-led, grassroots projects in Stoneham. It supports efforts that advance social and environmental sustainability, strengthen community connection and make the town more livable. Local projects get administrative infrastructure, volunteers, partnerships, visibility and access to funding so they can grow in capacity and impact.

Initiatives under its umbrella include Keep Stoneham Beautiful, Stoneham Reads, the Stoneham Transportation Advisory Committee, the Stoneham Farmers Market, Explore Stoneham and Stoneham PorchFest. The group also runs community-wide events that celebrate local arts and culture, honor the town’s history and welcome its growing diversity. Recent activities include a transportation committee meeting on e-bike safety with the police chief and invasive species removal along the Tri-Community Greenway.

What to Know

• Residents can bring their own creative project ideas to the network for support.
• Some meetings offer a remote option for those who cannot attend in person.
• Newcomers are encouraged to attend committee meetings.
• The group describes itself as neighbors helping neighbors.