Stoneham, MA

Stoneham is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 31,898 at the 2010 census. Stoneham is home to the Stoneham Mall and the Stoneham Theatre.

Stoneham was first settled in 1635 as part of Charlestown. The area now known as Stoneham was once part of a tract granted to John Winthrop in 1629 by the General Court of Massachusetts Bay Colony. In 1775, during the American Revolution, British forces burned down much of Stoneham's colonial-era buildings. After the war ended, new homes were built and businesses opened.

Today, Stoneham is a thriving community with many families and businesses. The town's economy is based on retail sales and services, with a strong presence of high-tech companies such as Microsoft Corporation and Google Incorporated. There are also many small businesses that support local commerce.

The public schools in Stoneham are excellent and provide an excellent education for students from all areas of the town. There are also several private schools available for those families who desire more specialized instruction for their children. The town has two hospitals - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and Holy Family Hospital - which provide excellent care for residents regardless of their ability to pay.