Author: Cyndy
Over the Fence Post – letters to the editor
Open Letter to Legislators on potential school mask mandate Hello Ms. Hogan & Mr Eldridge, My wife and I reside in Stow and wanted you to hear our voices regarding mask mandates. We heard there is a bill working it’s way through that mandates masks for children K-12 at schools. We feel foremost that the…
Stow Public Safety Log
Compiled by Kristen Kerouac Monday August 2, 2021 9:41am ASSIST CITIZEN A walk-in reported that the IRS sent her a license that was not hers. An officer advised her to contact the IRS to resolve the issue. Tuesday August 3, 2021 12:34pm ANIMALA caller from Great Road reported that a bat bit her cat. She…
Stow Town Beach reopened
Stow Town Beach Update! Posted by Stow Recreation Department The beach is reopened as of today, August 10, 2021! The Board of Health conducted an inspection on Monday, August 9th and they did not see a Cyanobacteria (cHAB) bloom at the time of the inspection and therefore, do not see reason to keep the beach closed. For…
Obituary: Evelyn Kobus, age 90
Evelyn Kobus, age 90 CLINTON–Evelyn L. (DiPietro) Kobus, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at UMass Medical Center in Worcester. She is reunited with her late husband Robert Kobus. She is survived by her children and their spouses, John Trautner of Florida; James Trautner & Debbie; and Russell Trautner & Lynn, all…
Nashoba’s Biggs named Coach of the Year
Coach Matt Biggs By Michael James LeClair Aug. 9, 2021 Nashoba Regional boys’ lacrosse head coach Matt Biggs has received a well deserved honor. One that certainly deserves to be celebrated. Biggs, who has headed the team for five years, has been selected by USA Lacrosse as the Central Mass. Boys’ High School Lacrosse Coach…
Trahan talks Track Road support in Stow
By Ann Needle Aug. 9, 2021 “This one is near and dear to my heart,” Congresswoman Lori Trahan said of proposed legislation that would help tie Stow’s Track Road into the Assabet River Rail Trail (ARRT). She was speaking on Aug. 5 at the Community Center to about 25 officials and supporters from Stow…
Calendar of Events
Aug. 11, 2021 BOLTON and STOW RANDALL LIBRARY NEWS We are open Tuesday 9am-8pm, Wednesday and Thursday, 9am-5pm, Friday, 9am-1pm, and Saturday, 9am-1pm. Check out our new Games and Puzzles section! If you have any games or puzzles to donate, please email the Library at [email protected] FREE SUMMER YOGA AT STOW COMMUNITY PARK …
OBITUARY: John Melone, Stow
John Melone, Stow, 89 *Visiting hours are Monday* Full obituary in Wednesday’s paper Mr. John W. Melone, of Stow, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 4. John was born on April 26, 1932, the son of Italian immigrants, Joseph and Marianna (Costantini) Melone. John’s near 90 years reflect his devotion to family, commitment to work and…
Unified basketball team happy to be back
By Michael James LeClairIf you want something bad enough, let nothing stand in your way. Now in its second year, the Nashoba Regional Unified Basketball program is giving student-athletes of varying abilities the opportunity to hit the hardwood for fun, friendship, skill development and exercise. Special Olympics Mass. defines Unified Sports as bringing together athletes…
Stow Selectmen: Police reform and vaccines
With the Selectmen’s meeting running more than three hours on Tuesday, March 9 as the Independent prepared to go to press, last week’s paper covered only the first portion of the meeting. Below, is the remainder of the discussion items. By Ann Needle The Stow Police continues to work toward bringing the force and its…