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The Big Fix for Nashoba’s Summer…Sept. 21, 2016
By Ann Needle
The Nashoba School Committee launched a new year at its Sept. 14 meeting by focusing on some outstanding issues from last spring. The primary focus was a review of the progress on fixing some major facilities problems that came up unexpectedly near the end of the 2015/2016 school year.
Nashoba Answers Library Concerns…Sept. 14, 2016
By Ann Needle
Nashoba Regional High School’s recent move to help alleviate a space crunch triggered a Stow parent to question whether the school made the right decision. But NRHS administration countered that the solution is making for a better academic environment for those looking for a quiet place to study.
Last Stop for Minuteman Project…Sept. 7, 2016
By Ann Needle
Minuteman High School soon faces its final chance to land major state money to build a new school. While it appears that Stow’s regional vocational high school has a good chance of winning those funds, it has been a long road with lots of twists, meaning nothing is guaranteed.
Stow Schools Ready to Go…August 24, 2016
By Ann Needle
A new school year is always a fresh start, but some years offer more challenges than others. This year, even as the Nashoba District absorbs a new administration, students can expect mostly familiar surroundings and faces in the classrooms.
OBITUARY: William Clack, 56
OBITUARY: William Clack, 56, of Stow William Clack, a Stow resident for many years, died unexpectedly at age 56 in his home August 10. The cause of death was heart disease. Mr. Clack, who was born in Pittsburgh, grew up in the nearby suburb of Glenshaw, PA. He attended Shady Side Academy, and he graduated…
TOWN ANNOUNCEMENTS: Water Conservation and Voter Registration Deadline… Aug. 17, 2016
Important information regarding water conservation from the Stow Board of Health It is important to remember that we are in the 2nd year of a continuing drought and there is no sign that there is any relief in sight. Anything each of us can do to help conserve water and lower water usage is critical…
The ESBC is (Finally) Done… Aug. 17, 2016
By Ann Needle
As of Aug. 15, the Elementary School Building Committee officially disbanded, leaving behind a refurbished Center School planned and built over two decades — and millions of dollars under budget.
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…