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Old Beef ‘N Ale building will remain, become Dunkin’s

By Ann Needle After years of planning, the property at 108 Great Road — the former Beef ‘N Ale restaurant — was officially turned over to its new owners, who plan to build a long-awaited Dunkin’ on the property. John Cramer of JKC Properties confirmed the Aug. 13 sale to new owners Megan and Mark…

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Stow votes in State Primary

The results of the State Primary election, held in person on Sept. 3 with early voting and mail-in votes added to those totals, showed most incumbents holding their positions within their party, and a winner in the contested race for the Republican ticket’s Senatorial pick. On the Democratic side, Stow voters supported Senator Elizabeth Warren,…

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Assabet Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival a success

The 3rd Annual Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival was held around the grounds of the First Parish Church of Stow and Acton on Great Road in Stow on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. There were a reported 2000+ attendees who came out to experience the festive atmosphere that included food trucks, beer tents, live…

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OBITUARY: Anthony Piso, 87

Anthony L. Piso, age 87, of Stow, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, with his devoted wife and family by his side.  He was the loving husband of Barbara E. (DiPietro).  The couple had been married for 64 years.  Born on March 26, 1937, in Framingham, Mass., to the late Carlo…

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OBITUARY: Glenn Sumner, 62

Glenn Allen Sumner passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 3, 2024, at the age of 62, in Leominster, Mass. Glenn was born on Nov. 9, 1961, in Waltham, Mass., to Stowell and Bette Sumner. Glenn leaves behind a legacy of generosity, love, and laughter worth celebrating. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Brenda…

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Gadomski kidnapping case stalled

By Ann Needle Progress seems to have stalled in the kidnapping charges against Michael Gadomski in Marlboro District Court. The Stow resident continues to attempt to renegotiate his terms of confinement and to seek out a new lawyer. Though claiming he has followed all of the terms of house arrest set down by the court,…

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Clerk’s Corner

Form the Office of the Stow Town Clerk State Primary ElectionSeptember 3, 2024Polling Hours 7am – 8pm Center School, 403 Great RoadCheck online for additional election information, sample ballots, in-person voting details, etc.www.stow-ma.gov/town-meeting-election-information IN PERSON EARLY VOTING: August 24 & August 26 – 30 * (check website for details times & location) TRACK MY BALLOT:…

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NO PAPERS JULY 3 and JULY 10

———————————————————————————————– Look for Nashoba, Hale and Florence Sawyer schools Honor Rolls in this week’s paper! Pick up a copy at Stow Brook Gulf, Russell’s in Stow or Maynard and Colonial Spirits. A reminder we are now on summer break, with NO PAPERS for July 3 or July 10. The office is closed June 28 through…

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OBITUARY: Gerard Kevin Quinn, 90

Services FRIDAY, June 14 and SATURDAY, June 15 Just received this from the funeral home (full obit in next week’s paper): OBITUARY: Gerard Kevin Quinn, 90 Gerard Kevin Quinn, age 90, of Stow, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 10, 2024. He was the loving husband of Louise C. (Moriarty) Quinn. Family and friends will…

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A fast click through Annual Town Meeting

By Ann Needle May 11, 2024         Compared with last year’s day-long Annual Town Meeting (ATM), this year’s affair had everyone out the Center School doors by lunchtime. The May 11 ATM, which determined Town spending for fiscal year 2025, saw less than 150 residents pass all but one of the Articles presented for votes….

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