Month: July 2014
Stow Public Safety Report… July 16, 2014
By Kristen Kerouac 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 July 7, 2014 1:14pm LARCENY A caller reported that someone stole the license plate off his utility trailer. The incident was logged. 3:41pm FOUND A…
Calendar… July 16, 2014
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE RANDALL LIBRARY Edible Wild Plants of the Northeast with John Root, July 17, 6:30pm – Local naturalist, permaculture practitioner, and landscaper John Root will give a comprehensive introduction to the identification and uses of wild plants for food and beverage. Rhythm Room at the Randall, Friday, July 18, 10:30am – A special pre-school story hour this…
Selectmen Deny Earth Removal Permit… July 9, 2014
By Nancy Arsenault In a unanimous decision Tuesday night, the Board of Selectmen denied Bob Collings’ request for an earth removal permit to reduce the size of a hill situated at the end of his grass runway, located on his property along Barton Road. Collings had stated that removal of most of this hill would…
The Independent Clause… July 9, 2014
Welcome to our Online Edition for July 9, 2014! As we stated in our last few papers, the summer schedule includes this week’s online-only edition and we will be back in print next week, July 16. There will be another online-only edition on August 13. We have most of the same sections online as we…
Former Stow Police Chief Dies in Crash … July 9, 2014
By Nancy Arsenault Former Stow Police Chief Joseph J. Rebello, 55, passed away on June 29 as a result of a head-on motorcycle crash on Rt. 14 in Woodbury, VT. Rebello was travelling with three other riders, including former Hudson Police Chief Richard Braga who suffered critical injuries. The other two riders escaped the impact…
July in the Library… July 9, 2014
By Ann Needle This month is often devoted to beach, sun, travel, and anything outdoors. But some days get a bit too steamy or the cries of “I’m bored” become too loud. When the going gets hot, and reading materials are in short supply, head for the Randall Library and check out some of these…
Most Valuable Sharks… July 9, 2014
By Jess Thomas Stow’s Molly Trunfio and Quinn Gross brought home the hardware at the close of the Thoreau Sharks swim team’s winter season. The two, both entering seventh grade at Hale Middle School next fall, were awarded Most Valuable Player (MVP) for their age group on the squad. There are over 70 children on…
Letters to the Editor… July 9, 2014
Proud to Have Collings as a Neighbor Upon my arrival to this area, I questioned the sound coming from the Collings Foundation. After understanding that it was a local man, his family and organization that was dedicated to preserving our history, I was astonished when I read the dissent and criticism in the local newspaper. Because of the brave men…
Calendar… July 9, 2014
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE RANDALL LIBRARY Summer Reading Programs – Reading during the summer will be tons of fun this year at the Randall Library. Children have three programs to choose from; the Listening Club (children who can’t read by themselves yet), Reading Club (active readers), or Young Adult programs. Participants who spend time listening to or reading books this…