Author Archive: Cyndy
Questions about in-person return for high school
Sept. 30. 2020 By Natasha Don The School Committee convened on Sept. 23 to discuss the particulars of remote learning at Nashoba Regional High School. The high school’s administrative team walked through a presentation on the current learning model and answered the Committee’s questions. Superintendent Clenchy shared a brief MSBA update, and Business Manager Pat […]
Selectmen hear plans for Hallocks Point and outdoor dining
Sept. 9, 2020 By Ann Needle The Board of Selectmen, at their Tuesday, Sept. 8 meeting, heard about the latest plans for possibly securing a major parcel under Chapter 61. And, for those seeking pandemic relief, the Board also gave a nod to some temporary regulations allowing restaurants around Stow to set up outdoor […]
OBITUARY: Richard Versoi, Stow
Richard Peter Versoi, 92 Stow–Mr. Richard P. Versoi, 92, of Stow, Mass., formerly of Bedford, Mass. passed away peacefully on Sept. 7, 2020 at Nashoba Valley Care Center. He was married to the late Mrs. Chellis L. Versoi. Born in Seattle, Wash. on July 11, 1928, he was the son of the late Arthur […]
Marino case heads for potential resolution
Sept. 4, 2020 By Ann Needle The case against former Stow Police Chief Ralph “Rusty” Marino for alleged child enticement is one step closer to being resolved. At a pretrial hearing from Leominster District Court over Zoom on Wednesday, Sept. 2, Asst. District Attorney Courtney Sans told Judge Mark Noonan she and Marino’s […]
Updated/Corrected info from Stow Board of Health
An older version of information from the Stow Board of Health was inadvertently published in this week’s paper. Please see the updated/corrected information below. My apologies for the error! Board of Health Bytes Town residents are welcome to attend the monthly meetings; scheduled for the second Thursday of the month. Please check the Board of […]
The Aug. 19 edition is here!
This week’s paper out on stands and in mailboxes today! If you are a Stow subscriber, PLEASE check your address label to see if your paper EXPIRES this month – many of them do. You will see the date of expiration after your last name. E.G. Sheldon Green 08/31/20. You can renew at www.stowindependent.com/subscription-payments I […]
Nashoba District student start date pushed to Sept. 16
Hybrid model planned as District awaits further information from the state Aug. 5, 2020 By Natasha Don The special School Committee meeting continued on July 29 with what Committee Chair Kathryn Codianne described as “A one item agenda with multiple parts.” The item in question was the Fall 2020-2021 school reopening. With the state now […]
Summer updates for Stow Rec. and Assabet Refuge
Aug. 5 2020 By Ann Needle Summertime brings easy living for some, while others are busy with keeping things humming in the haze. Here are a few of the activities Stow residents have been curious about during this hot summer. Pine Bluff fee reduced The Recreation Dept. recently reduced the parking fee for […]
Nashoba Boys Basketball Coach earns Coach of the Year honors
By Michael James LeClair For the second consecutive year, a Nashoba Regional basketball coach is walking away with some hardware. On July 28, the Massachusetts Basketball Coaches Association took to Twitter to announce the winners of this year’s Basketball Coach of the Year Awards. A total of 28 recipients from across the state were announced […]
Stow 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. Compiled by Kristen Kerouac Monday July 27, 2020 12:49pm FOUND A caller on Hudson Road reported that a chainsaw was in the road. The Police responded. The chainsaw was […]
