Year: 2013
Nashoba Looks to Re-Accreditation
By Ann Needle
The Nashoba School Committee studied the details last night around Nashoba Regional High School’s upcoming re-accreditation, and received a glimpse into what to expect from the 2014/15 budget.
The dates for NRHS’s formal re-accreditation have been set for March 8 through 11, 2015, by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. NEASC Committee Chair and NRHS Social Studies Teacher Leo Sakellarion gave a detailed report on what the high school is doing to prepare for this crucial time period. “To say that it is the gold standard of accreditation is an understatement,” Sakellarion declared, with 650 New England schools claiming NEASC membership.
Nashoba in the Playoffs
By Ellen Oliver
Congratulations to all the fall Nashoba teams for making the post-season, especially the volleyball team, who earned their first ever berth in the playoffs. Here’s a look at how all the Nashoba teams fared in their quests for greater Central MA glory.
The Independent Clause
What a week for Boston Sports fans and the area in general. The Red Sox World Series victory was just so sweet, both for the fact that the team went from worst to first in a banner year and played a great series, and for the emotional ties the team has with the Marathon bombing…
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 October 28, 2013 9:05am FIRE A caller from Johnston Way requested a lift assist for a woman who fell. The Fire Department responded. The woman was helped. She…
Calendar
Randall Library Programs Mutt-i-gree Yoga with Maureen Trunfio, Thursday, November 7th at 1pm- As part of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, Maureen Trunfio will direct a kids’ yoga class with an emphasis on self-reflection and “Downward-Facing Dog” of course. Ages 7-14. Sign-up sheet is at the circulation desk. “How to Adopt an Animal Into Your…
In This Week’s Print Edition… October 30, 2013
Where to Buy a Copy Subscribe for Home Delivery Police Search and Pursuit Last week, Stow police and Firefighter/EMTs initiated their second missing person search within a month’s time. While the first search resulted in an elderly man being found near Honey Pot Hill Orchards, expressing gratitude to rescuers, this second search involved somewhat different…
All Articles Passed at Town Meeting
By Nancy Arsenault
Special Town Meeting convened Monday night attracting a sparse crowd of 125, possibly due to the 5th game of the World Series being broadcast at about the same time. All articles passed with little controversy though a few did provoke comments from voters. Town Moderator David Walrath broke with longstanding tradition and allowed a live broadcast of the meeting on Stow TV.
The Board of Selectmen chose to support two specific Warrant articles, believing strongly that voters should follow their lead, and the voters did just that. They first approved $58,000 to add to the monies already appropriated to upgrade the town water plant, located in Town Building. This upgrade follows a directive issued by the DEP that if the system was not brought into compliance with newer regulations, fines could be levied against the town.
Minuteman Campaigns for Funding Bill
By Ann Needle
With a major building project proposal in the works, Minuteman Regional Vocational High School hosted a legislative breakfast last Tuesday, accenting support of a senate bill that would increase funding for school building projects. Minuteman Superintendent Dr. Edward Bouquillon also took the opportunity to discuss a proposal for changes to their current regional membership agreement with area towns.
The Minuteman session was attended by about 10 state legislators, including Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton) and some of the bill’s co-sponsors. Last Thursday, a hearing was held at the State House for Senate Bill 228, calling for a 10% to 20% increase in state aide for regional school construction projects.
XC Sweeps Mid-Wach B League Meet
By Ellen Oliver
A Chieftain was the first to cross the tape for the girls’ and for boys’ races on Saturday, propelling Nashoba to dual team wins at Ghiloni Park in Marlboro in the Mid-Wach B championships.
Nashoba sophomore Rylee Gillen secured her second league title with a top place finish (19:29.1) on the 3.1 mile course. Gillen took an early lead and was never contested during the rest of the race, finishing 30 seconds ahead of Quabbin’s Steffany Halfrey (20:04.6).