Month: February 2013

Well, nothing says New England quite like -50o bitter windchill on Monday, 40s on Tuesday. Or at least it felt like that. That wind the last few days was just ridiculous. I had to look down and make sure I really did have pants on when I stepped outside. Thankfully, for the neighbor’s sake, I…

Indoor Track Not Resting on Laurels

By Ellen Oliver

After snatching the Mid-Wach B league titles for both the boys and girls indoor track on February 2, the season remains successful for the Chieftains. “This was a great accomplishment for both teams,” said boys coach Andrew LeBlanc. “The league championship was a goal from the beginning of the season and we are very satisfied with what we accomplished in the regular season.”

The teams only had a few days to bask in the glory of the league title, the first for the girls and back-to-back for the boys, before heading to the District and State meets.

Public Safety 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 February 11, 2013 7:48pm COMPLAINT A caller from Cricket Court reported a snowmobile on the trail behind his home. The Police responded to check the area. Nothing was…

Calendar

Randall Library Programs Thursday, February 21, 2013, 6:30pm, Author David Mark-Lecturing on “Slavery in Massachusetts, 1641-1783”-The Randall Library in Stow is hosting local Author David Mark at this special event as he lectures on what servitude and slavery was like in the colonies into the foundation of the United States from 1641-1783. Friday, February 22,…

In This Week’s Print Edition… February 20, 2013

Where to Buy a Copy Subscribe for Home Delivery Butternut Co-Owner Dies at Age 43 Trevor Page, 43, whose family has been prominent in the Stow golfing industry for years, passed away on February 12 after a short illness (see obituary on page 2). His death comes just 8 months after that of his…

Girls BBall Thrives Despite Illness, Injury

By Ellen Oliver

The Nashoba Chieftains are 13-2, undefeated in their league. “We’re happy,” said Coach Beth McNamara. “I hope we keep it up. It’s hard for the other team to defend all of our kids.” Although she’s happy with success, the coach doesn’t feel like she’s had her whole team in good working order all season. “We had a couple kids injured, a lot of sickness, flu, strep throat; kids were out sick for two or three days. We’ve struggled with that a bit.”

McNamara said the challenges have not just been on the court, but during practice, too. “It’s tough to practice when so many kids are sick.

A Little Pet Goes A Long Way

By Ann Needle

“You could say the COA has gone to the dogs,” joked COA Director Alyson Toole, referring to a program that provides a chance for several canines to spend time, bringing cheer, comfort, and laughs to Stow seniors.

About once a month, the COA brings in a passel of “therapy dogs” to frolic and rest with clients for an hour or so. According to Toole, the dogs make for terrific emotional therapy for seniors, many who can no longer take care of pets of their own or are not allowed to have a pet in their current residence.

Nashoba Postpones Budget Vote

By Ann Needle

The Nashoba School Committee put off a vote on the district’s proposed 2013/14 budget last night, agreeing that it needs to look more closely at what could be trimmed, especially given that the district towns’ assessments have become questionable. The Committee also looked at the potential calendar for next school year, along with changes to how Superintendent Michael Wood’s performance is evaluated.

The Independent Clause

Knowing how even the threat of thunder and lightning can cause a two-week power outage in Lunenburg, the first question most people asked me after the Blizzard was, “Did you lose power?” And shockingly, the answer is no. Not even a flicker. We were all ready, pretty much assuming it was going to happen, and…