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Updated COVID-19 Numbers

Sept. 7, 2021 With the DELTA Variant of the COVID-19 virus causing a rise in case numbers, the following information, derived from the Mass. Department of Public Health and available on the Mass.gov website, gives an update as to where COVID case numbers stand in the communities of Bolton and Stow, along with the total number…

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Lake Boon Water Carnival

A Carousel organ brought in to celebrate the weekend event / Photo Courtesy David Gray The Annual Lake Boon Water Carnival was held over Labor Day weekend, starting Friday evening Sept. 3 and running through Monday, Sept 6. Events included the Lighting of the Lake and Music Boat Friday night, beach games and contests on…

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Assabet Co-op Market Announces Maynard Location

MAYNARD – A full-service, community-owned grocery store is coming to Maynard, and it will be the only store of its kind in Metro West Boston. Assabet Co-op Market plans to open its doors at 86 Powder Mill Road in 2022. The co-op is owned by almost 1,700 residents and counting who come from 40 local…

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Stow Public Safety Log

Compiled by Kristen Kerouac Excerpts from the Stow Public Safety Logs. Please note, arrests are made based on probable cause but do not determine guilt or innocence until proven in court. Monday August 30, 2021 2:29am MEDICAL EMERGENCYA caller from Meeting House Lane reported that a woman fell out of bed.  The Police and Fire/Rescue…

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

STOW AND BOLTON NEW IN THE BOLTON PUBLIC LIBRARY GALLERY: BOLTON AND HARVARD OPEN STUDIOS PREVIEW! For the month of September, the Library’s Gallery space is filled with selections from the upcoming Bolton & Harvard Artists’ Open Studios.  Come see a sampling of paintings, jewelry, fiber art, and photos during the Library’s open hours (Tuesdays,…

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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…

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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…

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Over the Fence Post – letters to the editor

Open Letter to Legislators on potential school mask mandate Hello Ms. Hogan & Mr Eldridge, My wife and I reside in Stow and wanted you to hear our voices regarding mask mandates.  We heard there is a bill working it’s way through that mandates masks for children K-12 at schools.  We feel foremost that the…

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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…

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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…

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