July in the Library… July 9, 2014
By Ann Needle This month is often devoted to beach, sun, travel, and anything outdoors. But some days get a bit too steamy or the cries of “I’m bored” become too loud. When the going gets hot, and reading materials are in short supply, head for the Randall Library and check out some of these…
Most Valuable Sharks… July 9, 2014
By Jess Thomas Stow’s Molly Trunfio and Quinn Gross brought home the hardware at the close of the Thoreau Sharks swim team’s winter season. The two, both entering seventh grade at Hale Middle School next fall, were awarded Most Valuable Player (MVP) for their age group on the squad. There are over 70 children on…
Letters to the Editor… July 9, 2014
Proud to Have Collings as a Neighbor Upon my arrival to this area, I questioned the sound coming from the Collings Foundation. After understanding that it was a local man, his family and organization that was dedicated to preserving our history, I was astonished when I read the dissent and criticism in the local newspaper. Because of the brave men…
Calendar… July 9, 2014
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE RANDALL LIBRARY Summer Reading Programs – Reading during the summer will be tons of fun this year at the Randall Library. Children have three programs to choose from; the Listening Club (children who can’t read by themselves yet), Reading Club (active readers), or Young Adult programs. Participants who spend time listening to or reading books this…
Stow Public Safety Report… July 9, 2014
By Kristen Kerouac 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. Monday June 30, 2014 8:24am SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY A caller from Barton Road reported that someone drove over his lawn to knock down a sign. There was…
Obituaries… July 9, 2014
Peter Stack York, 77 Peter Stack York, 77, a Stow resident for 40 years and a native of Watertown, died Tuesday June 24, 2014 at the Emerson Hospital after a two year battle with pancreatic cancer. Mr. York was the beloved husband of 45 years of Judith E. (Hickey) York. Born and raised in Watertown, he…
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In This Week’s Print Edition… June 25, 2014
Where to Buy a Copy Subscribe for Home Delivery Along with the articles featured on our website, you will find the following in this week’s print edition: Seen & Heard Around Stow A Round Up of Stow News including a Guilty Plea from a sex offender, the results of a public hearing on the Collings…
Seen & Heard Around Stow
By Nancy Arsenault
Sex Offender Pleads Guilty
Stacey Theall, 49, of Pine Point Rd pled guilty on June 4 to felony charges of possession of child pornography and distribution of materials of children engaged in sexual acts. He was originally sentenced to 2 ½ years in a house of correction, but will now instead serve a suspended sentence for five years. If he complies with the terms of his probation over that period, the incarceration sentence will be lifted, according to Stow Police Prosecutor Gary Murphy.