Advocating for the only sustainable solution to Stoneham's budget crisis:
the passage of a Proposition 2½ override on Tuesday, December 9th
Override Impact Calculator
Note: the town of Stoneham has begun providing estimates for the tax impact of each of the proposed overrides. Their projections are based on preliminary assessed values for FY2026 as well as new growth estimates. The calculator on this page is based on the most recent FY2025 assessed values and will differ from the town's estimates. The town's estimates are more accurate as they are based on more recent data. We will update this calculator once the FY2026 assessed values and new growth numbers are made available.
Curious about how an override could impact your tax bill? Use our simple calculator below to find out the cost of various override numbers could impact your tax bill. Simply enter your property address or assessed property value to get started.
Note: This calculator provides estimates based on the most recently available public record data. Your actual impact may vary. Please see the disclosures below for more information.
Your Town Impact
Schools will lay off teachers and cut course offerings and programs - we will fail to provide adequate education to Stoneham's children.
DPW, Police, and Fire will lay off staff.
Library and Senior Center risk closure.
Jeopardizes Recreation and Ice Arena operations--any service not mandated by law.
The town could enter receivership, meaning the state--not Stoneham residents--will make the decisions.
Avoids catastrophic cuts, restores key positions and essential services, helps plan for Stoneham's future.
Reflects recommendation of Override Study Committee.
Restores Library and Senior Center services.
Adequately funds School programs and curriculum; supports recruitment and retention of high-quality teachers.
Increases DPW staffing and brings Fire and Police staffing closer to minimum standards.
Avoids catastrophic cuts to town services.
Restores some recent Police and Fire staff cuts.
Restores recent DPW staff cuts; adds 3 new staff.
Positions Library to maintain certification.
Keeps the Senior Center open with reduced services.
Does not fully fund our Schools.
The highest override amount that gets more YES votes than NO votes wins. Only ONE override amount can pass. Voting YES for $12.5M and YES for $9.3M gives us the best chance at saving our Stoneham!