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Stow’s preliminary election results
From the Office of the Stow Town Clerk, below is a link to the results of Stow votes in the Nov. 5 election: 11052024 Presidential Election Tally Sheet.xlsx
Russell’s Convenience store in Stow closes its doors
By Ann Needle With little warning, Russell’s Convenience Store has apparently closed its doors permanently as of Oct. 17. Word of the closure came on Oct. 16 from the clerk working the store, when Independent staff was dropping off the new edition for sale. The clerk reported that the 16th was the store’s final day….
Old Beef ‘N Ale building will remain, become Dunkin’s
By Ann Needle After years of planning, the property at 108 Great Road — the former Beef ‘N Ale restaurant — was officially turned over to its new owners, who plan to build a long-awaited Dunkin’ on the property. John Cramer of JKC Properties confirmed the Aug. 13 sale to new owners Megan and Mark…
Stow votes in State Primary
The results of the State Primary election, held in person on Sept. 3 with early voting and mail-in votes added to those totals, showed most incumbents holding their positions within their party, and a winner in the contested race for the Republican ticket’s Senatorial pick. On the Democratic side, Stow voters supported Senator Elizabeth Warren,…
Assabet Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival a success
The 3rd Annual Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival was held around the grounds of the First Parish Church of Stow and Acton on Great Road in Stow on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. There were a reported 2000+ attendees who came out to experience the festive atmosphere that included food trucks, beer tents, live…
Stow property inspections in September
Cyclical Property Inspections to Begin Sept. 16, 2024 From the Town of Stow Board of Assessors WHAT IS A CYCLICAL INSPECTION? The Department of Revenue and Massachusetts General Laws require the Board of Assessors to maintain an inspection program of the properties within the community. The program consists of an inspection of all properties in…
Calendar of Events: Sept. 4, 2024
BOLTON VETS TALK SOCIAL The Bolton Vets Talk Social is held on every first Tuesday of each month 10:00-11:00AM at Bolton Country Manor Senior Center, 600 Main St., Bolton. Coffee & light refreshments will be availble. This event is free and open to any veteran. STOW GARDEN CLUB MEETS On Sept. 4 at 7:15PM, David…
OBITUARY: Anthony Piso, 87
Anthony L. Piso, age 87, of Stow, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, with his devoted wife and family by his side. He was the loving husband of Barbara E. (DiPietro). The couple had been married for 64 years. Born on March 26, 1937, in Framingham, Mass., to the late Carlo…
Footprints of History: Rufus Hosmer
Footprints of History Rufus Hosmer (1778-1839) By Stephanie Lewis On the day that General Lafayette came to town in 1824, the marshal of the day was Squire Rufus Hosmer, a Stow lawyer originally from Concord. Hosmer lived in a grand white house on the Lower Common, across from the Gardner Inn, where Lafayette was received…
Stow Public Safety log: Aug. 26-Sept. 1, 2024
By Kristen Kerouac Excerpts from the Public Safety Logs. Please note, arrests are made based on probable cause but do not determine guilt or innocence until proven in court. Monday August 26, 20247:49am COMPLAINTA caller on West Acton Road reported that work trucks were in the road. She requested a traffic detail to assist. The…