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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….
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…