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Potential MBTA zones proposed
by Ann Needle As the Town works to comply with the state’s MBTA Communities Act, at a Feb. 24 public forum the Planning Dept. unveiled the three areas of Stow it is proposing for that public transportation-friendly, multi-family housing zoning. One of the parcels is on the Maynard border on the westbound side of Great…
Nashoba Sports post-season updates
Many of the Nashoba winter sports teams have been busy with post-season tournaments. While the teams had strong seasons, there won’t be any deep runs in tournament play and the teams have all played their final games/matches. Boys Hockey The Nashoba boys hockey team entered the Division 3 MIAA tournament as seed#17 with a 12-6-2…
Daylight Saving Time begins March 9
Daylight Saving Time Reminder: When You Change Your Clocks, Check Your Alarms Working Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Save Lives, Fire Officials Say STOW—With daylight saving time beginning on March 9, Massachusetts fire officials are reminding residents to check their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms when they change their clocks. “Working smoke and CO…
Calendar of Events
STOW GARDEN CLUB MEETSThe Stow Garden Club invites the public to our next meeting March 5 at 6:45pm. The guest speaker is John Sangermano, Stow Conservation Trust. He will present locations and favorite trails in many conservation lands in Stow, as well as the work of the Trust. The meeting will be held in the…
Little Mermaid performance by Nashoba Drama
Nashoba Drama recently announced their upcoming production of The Little Mermaid. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater…
Center’s Got Talent Show Saturday, Jan. 25
The Center’s Got Talent Show is this Saturday, Jan. 25, at 11 a.m. (PreK-2nd graders) and 2 p.m. (3rd-5th grade) at Hale Auditorium. Tickets will be sold at the door and are $5 for students/seniors and $10 for adults. Concessions will also be sold during intermission. This is an annual fundraising event for the Stow…
Corrections for Jan. 15 edition
Correction: Lt. Barhight remains in Stow In the Independent’s Jan. 15 issue (published today), Ann Needle incorrectly reported that Stow Police Lieutenant Kellie Barhight would be leaving Stow to join the Bolton Police. The good news is Barhight is staying in Stow. The bad news (for Stow) is Stow’s Sergeant Cassandra Scott will be heading…
Nashoba Drama hits the stage this weekend!
The Ghost of Christmas Present, played by Kenzie O’Brien, is the second Christmas ghost who tries to make Ebeneezer Scrooge see the joy missing from his life in Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Courtesy Nashoba Drama. Photo previews are in of Nashoba Regional High School’s performance of Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol” this weekend, Nov….