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Stow Police Arrest Man Following Standoff
From the Stow Police Department STOW — Chief Michael Sallese reports that the suspect who had barricaded himself inside his Great Road home this evening has been taken into custody. CHARLES R. CLAUSSEN, AGE 30, OF STOW was arrested on outstanding warrants out of Lowell, Marlborough and Framingham District Courts. Additional charges may be forthcoming as a…
Civility and car license discussions at Select Board
By Ann Needle Aug. 11, 2021 The Select Board approved two Class II auto dealer licenses at its Aug. 10 meeting, yet continued its debate over whether these businesses belong at their Lower Village location, at 92 Great Rd. But first, the Board touched upon some sharp criticism of another Town committee at…
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…
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…
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…
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…
NEW COVID-19 Vaccine Telephone Assistance
If you are currently eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and are having trouble getting an appointment online, you can now call this number to get assistance over the phone.
NRSD Superintendent Brooke Clenchy resigns
In a press release sent to local media, the Nashoba Regional School District announced that Superintendent Brooke Clenchy has tendered her resignation, effective at the end of this school year. Also included was the resignation letter sent to the School Committee by Clenchy. Both are posted below: Nashoba Regional School Committee Accepts Resignation of Superintendent…