Day: September 19, 2012
New Pest Threat Found in MA Tree
By Nancy Arsenault
While the Asian Long Horned Beetle may have spared your most beloved shade trees, now it’s time to keep an eye out for the next deadly pest– the Emerald Ash Borer.
Group Focuses on Business Development
By Nancy Arsenault
Stow last voted to create an Economic Development Commission in 1966, but for reasons unknown today, that Commission was never actually formed. Now, 46 years later, with a limping commercial center, vacant storefronts and several parcels of open industrial land in Stow, one Selectman is hoping to revive the concept of the Commission and bring vitality back to the business community.
Nashoba Stadium on Time and on Budget
By Ellen Oliver
The new Nashoba Stadium opened to rave reviews according to Nashoba District Facilities Manager Bill Cleary and Athletic Director Tania Rich. “The kids love playing on the field,” said Rich. “We’re happy with how it looks and how fast it was put in.”
The Independent Clause
We’re gearing up for a big issue next week. There will be special sections and lots of information, including information on the multiple capital projects coming before the Town at the Fall Town Meeting in October. There will also be several forums for residents to get more information about the projects and give their feedback,…
Past Tense…Hives in Stow
By Lew Halprin It’s no secret that there are many apple farms in Stow, and during their growing and picking season, these farms provide a lot of part time employment to the residents of Stow, especially the younger residents. But there is one group of very young workers that work at the farms only 2-4…
Police Log
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 September 10, 2012 2:31pm ASSIST CITIZEN A walk-in requested to speak with an officer regarding someone throwing beer cans on his property. An officer advised the man. …
Calender
Upcoming Library Programs Friday, September 25, 2012, 7:30 pm-The Boston Mob Guide- Boston journalists and authors, Beverly Ford and Stephanie Schorow will be at the Randall Library in Stow to present facts from their book “The Boston Mob Guide: Hit Men, Hoodlums and Hideouts”. With the capture of notorious mobster James “Whitey” Bulger an infamous…