Month: January 2013
Cliff-side Financial Resolutions
By Nancy Arsenault
While lawmakers were able to make a last minute save from a free fall off the so-called fiscal cliff, there are still changes to the tax laws that will affect most people’s pocketbooks now, with potentially more to come. Making and sticking to financial resolutions can make any future financial challenges less painful.
Selectmen Put the Brakes on Projects
By Nancy Arsenault
In a discussion that became heated at times, the Board of Selectmen last night put the brakes on any further spending on capital projects until a new group can be formed to oversee all three projects as a whole. Additional topics included a group of business owners looking for support to bring water to Lower Village and the presentation of a parcel of land for sale near the town center.
Police Log
Monday December 31, 2012 4:08am FIRE A caller from North Shore Drive reported that there was a lot of smoke coming from his pilot stove. The Fire Department responded. The pilot stove malfunctioned. The smoke was cleared and all was OK. 12:43pm FOUND The Highway Department turned in a cell phone that was found in…
Erasing a Home’s Silent Enemy
By Ann Needle
Selling the home of a departed parent is never easy — and tougher still when surprises arise. Margie Lynch found herself in that situation when she was selling her late mother Jean’s house on West Acton Road in Stow. Now, Lynch wants to help other homeowners avoid the same peril.
Rec Meeting: Sharing, Mowers, and Music
By Ellen Oliver
Saving money was the top concern for the Recreation Commission at their December 20 meeting, as the Commission used the slower winter months to prepare for the busy spring and summer seasons.
Sports Round Up: The Magic Continues
By Ellen Oliver
Nashoba’s fall sports season was full of achievements and it looks like things aren’t cooling off for the Chieftains this winter.
Past Tense: Boston Post Cane in Stow
Boston Post Cane in Stow by Lew Halprin A feature article in a recent issue of The Stow Independent honored Donald Brown as he celebrated his 104th birthday on Nov 26, 2012. At the 2007 COA Senior Picnic, he was presented with the Boston Post Cane. For those of you who don’t know what…
Happy New Year! Welcome to Our Online Update Edition!
Happy New Year to all of Our Readers! We are taking our annual holiday print break, however, have some updates here for you on the web. See the new Public Safety Log and updated Calendar, along with Recreation Department News, information on Radon testing and Nashoba sports updates. We will be back in print next…
Calendar
Upcoming Events at Randall Library Early Literacy Workshops for Pre-schoolers, Every 2nd Friday of the month at the Randall Library in Stow, 10:30am- Next Meeting January 11th, 2012 Cynthia Maxfield, the Early Childhood Coordinator of the Nashoba Community Partnership for Children will be at the Randall Library to present to children and parents fun activities…
The Police Log
Monday December 24, 2012 2:35am MEDICAL EMERGENCY A caller from Circuit Drive requested an ambulance for a man with chest pain. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. An ambulance transported the man to the hospital. 3:48pm ASSIST CITIZEN A caller from Whispering Way reported that someone stole his TVs. The Police responded. 5:09pm ANIMAL A caller reported that a…