Year: 2016
No Summer Off for Field Hockey…July 20, 2016
By Michael James LeClair
Champions are made in the offseason and the Nashoba Regional field hockey team is back to work in preparation for the 2016 season.
Nashoba Launches Its Summer Work…July 20, 2016
By Ann Needle
The Nashoba School Committee’s final meetings before a summer break were devoted to crucial issues the district could face well beyond September. While the commanding topic of the June 29 and July 7 meetings was how to handle thousands of dollars in unexpected Facilities repairs, the SC also made crucial decisions on researching the district’s finances and hiring key staff.
Nashoba Valley Winery in Fight to Keep Licenses…July 20, 2016
By Shauna Neidigh
Nashoba Valley Winery is at risk of losing its pouring or farming licenses and continuing to operate as it has for the past 16 years if an amendment is not passed by the state senate by the end of this month.
Selectmen Choose Hawkes for Lake Boon Commission… July 13, 2016
By Ann Needle The Stow Board of Selectmen have not slowed down in mid-summer, using its July 12 meeting to hear from four candidates for the single open slot on the Lake Boon Commission. The Selectmen also continued preparing for the August 8 Special Town Meeting, and heard from several residents regarding safety concerns surrounding…
Obituaries… July 13, 2016
Warren Mason, 73 Warren Charles Mason, 73, a Stow resident for 37 years and formerly of Lynnfield, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 9, 2016 at the Emerson Hospital in Concord. He was the beloved husband of 40 years to Brenda L. (Thomas) Mason. Born in Malden and raised in Lynnfield, he was the son of the…
Outdoor Product Review: Deer fly patches… July 13, 2016
Contributed by Kirk Teska
Every summer, about this time, the deer flies arrive after wintering in hell. I used to be able to outrun them but no longer. Nothing works – they lick Deet off your body and then whisper in your ear, “That’s all you got?” While trail running in the woods, they herd up and follow you. taking turns biting your neck and ears. The kamikaze ones fly right down your throat.
Nashoba Building Repair List a Surprise… July 13 2016
By Ann Needle
The Nashoba School District could be responsible for thousands of dollars in unexpected building repairs, and at its June 29 meeting, the Nashoba School Committee began tackling how to sort out what is owed and how to pay for it. To help grapple with these issues, the SC voted to add meeting time to its already-scheduled July 6 Collective Bargaining Workshop.
The Independent Clause… July 13, 2016
Well, vacation is over, but it’s still summer, so there’s that. We had a great week and it was hard to get back into the swing of things, but that’s to be expected. This is our ONLINE ONLY edition. The remaining summer schedule is: INTERNET ONLY* (NO PRINT PAPER): July 13 and Aug. 17 The…
Calendar… July 13, 2016
EVENTS AT THE RANDALL LIBRARY IN JULY (http://www.randalllibrarystow.org) Until August 17, Randall Library Summer Reading Olympics for Kids— Filled with fun activities and prizes, the Randall Library Summer Reading Olympics is a great way for kids to have fun reading and listening to books all summer long. Until August 17, Randall Library Adult Summer…
Stow Police Report… July 13, 2016
Compiled 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 4, 2016 11:37am COMPLAINT The owner from Wedgewood Country Club gave a verbal no trespassing order to two individuals while in the presence…