Year: 2013
Maynard Cinema Faces New Challenge
By Nancy Arsenault
For generations, Maynard’s eclectic Fine Arts Cinema has been the local and affordable movie option for Stow residents. That’s why the property’s new owners are hoping that Stow and surrounding towns will take up the challenge to ensure that this local landmark continues as a theatre well into the future.
This past spring, the building in which the theater is housed was sold to Maynard resident and local realtor, Melanie Perry, and Steve Trumble, a Hudson businessman. The two had a vision to repair and refresh the exterior and interior, restoring the historical architectural features and also to renovate the adjacent business space to attract a new tenant alongside the theater. The company leasing the space as a movie house continued on with the new owners, supportive of plans to improve the property.
NGS: Success On and Off the Field
By Ellen Oliver
The Nashoba Girls Soccer team is focused on success. But when asked about the 2013 season, Coach Pam Vaughan doesn’t talk about scores, records or superstar players. She uses a broader benchmark to measure success. “We’ve had a lot of success off the field,” she said, talking about the extra activities that support causes or promote team chemistry.
The two senior captains, Cori Gillen and Emily Kuefler, got together this summer and planned the season, including team bonding activities with a purpose. The team will be holding a pink game to support breast cancer research and recently held a car wash with 100% of the funds going to former player Anna Young who is in need of a double lung transplant.
The Independent Clause
Our deepest sympathies to the family of Fire Chief Joe Landry on the loss of their 6-year-old son, Shawn. There are never adequate words for such a difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends Shawn left behind. This week we bring you the proposed assessment values for the individual…
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Rummage Sale at Union Church of Stow Oct 4th & 5th The Union Church of Stow will be holding the Fall Rummage Sale on Friday Oct 4th 9AM- 1PM and 6PM- 8PM and again Saturday Oct 5th 9AM-1PM. Wonderful bargains of all sorts — clothing, shoes, linens, books, media, housewares & toys. Always lots of…
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 September 23, 2013 12:45pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY A caller from Meeting House Lane requested an ambulance for a woman who injured her arm. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. An…
In This Week’s Print Edition… September 25, 2013
Where to Buy a Copy Subscribe for Home Delivery COA Says No to Transportation Proposal Don’t fix what isn’t broken. That was the response from the COA last night as Selectmen and members of the Council on Aging board heard a proposal from an Acton-based movement to merge community transportation services amongst several area…
Peaceful Turnout for Gun Violence Forum
By Ellen Oliver
A public forum “Gun Violence: Nine months after Newtown: What has changed?” was held by the Stow Democratic Town Committee on September 18 at Hale School. The forum was originally scheduled to be held in May, but was postponed due to concerns about the potential size of the turnout and need for increased security measures, according to the SDTC.
The panel members for the forum, some different from the ones scheduled for May, included John Rosenthal from Stop Handgun Violence, Angus McQuilken from the Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence and StateRepresentative Michael Brady, who is on the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee. James Wallace from the Gun Owners Action League, was also scheduled to appear, but withdrew the day before due to illness.
Nashoba MCAS Scores Healthy
By Ann Needle
With the school year still new, the Nashoba School Committee got a first look at last spring’s MCAS scores for the district at their meeting Tuesday night, and heard reflections from Nashoba Regional High School’s principal, after his first year of service, on what is needed at the school. Much of the rest of the Committee meeting was devoted to reviewing and approving new and existing policies, including a new teacher evaluation system.
Looking at the spring MCAS results, the district continued to fare well. Compared with other grades across the state, each Nashoba school placed at least in the top third of each grades’ Math, Science, and English Language Arts tests, according to calculations released by The Boston Globe. Students take the exam in grades 3 through 8, as well as in grade 10. The tests’ rankings are listed (highest to lowest) as Advanced, Proficient, Needs Improvement and Warning/Failing.
The Tide is Turning for Golf Team
By Ellen Oliver
A 3-5 record might not seem to be an indicator of a turning point, but Nashoba longtime golf team coach Dennis Bean recognizes a shift in his team. “We had a slow start, but things are turning around,” said the coach. “We have kids who are figuring out match play. It’s different than playing on the weekend with your dad or friends.”
According to the coach, the difference between weekend golf and competitive match play comes down to discipline. “I tell the kids, if you’re playing golf well, you’re probably not having a lot of fun,” laughed the coach. “You have to make some tough decisions and grind a bit out there.”