Simply Good: The Simple Man Saloon
By Ellen Oliver
Looking for some live music to accompany the game on a weekend night? Head over to the Simple Man Saloon in Clinton where you can get music, food and sports all in one unpretentious venue.
One look at the five-page menu lets you know simple does not mean limited at the SMS. The menu offers a wide variety of salads, burgers, pasta, chicken and potatoes. A simple man must like potatoes. You can order skins, waffle, shoestring, sweet potato or spicy fries with toppings including bacon cheese and chili, ranging in price for $4.95 to $7.95.
Joint Discussion on Marijuana Proposed
By Nancy Arsenault
The Planning Board hopes to gather Selectmen and the Board of Health to discuss Stow’s approach to medical marijuana facilities locating here, as Bolton looks at a multi-faceted facility proposed for Rt. 117 in that town
The Independent Clause
It’s almost Back-to-School time and we’re gearing up for the busy fall season already. Our next two issues, August 21 and 28, will contain information to help you get the school year started. This week, we are getting a jump on things by bringing you information on where to find school supplies and what prices you…
The Police Log
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 August 5, 2013 8:45am ROAD SAFETY COMPLAINT A caller on Gleasondale Road reported that the detail officer was difficult to see. The officer was informed of the situation and…
Calendar
Upcoming Library Events Kid Yoga with Maureen Trunfio, August 27th at 12:00pm- Maureen Trunfio is back to do yoga with kids ages 7-14. Our back-to-school yoga will teach your child how to de-stress before school starts. Come to one or all of the sessions! The sign-up sheets are at the library circulation desk. Itsy Bitsy Yoga®…
In This Week’s Print Edition…. August 14, 2013
Where to Buy a Copy Subscribe for Home Delivery Colleton Bids Adieu to Hale Over the past 30 years, anyone with children that attended Hale Middle School — or perhaps went to school there themselves — probably knows the face of Secretary Barbara Colleton. Since 1984, Colleton has worked Hale’s front desk and helped keep…
Students, Athletes, Leaders
By Ellen Oliver Several members of the Nashoba school community attended the New England Student Leadership Conference, held at Stonehill College, to develop and enhance their leadership skills. Amongst the 250 students who attended the July conference, were Tania Rich, athletic director for Nashoba, Stow seniors Cori Gillen and Emma Caviness, and recent graduate Julie…
We Love Franco’s, Too
By Ann Needle
Subliminal advertising thrives at Franco’s Trattoria in Sudbury — witness the Internet address for this Italian restaurant,welovefrancos.com. This convinces the potential customer to love it, or be un-trendy.
Luckily for Franco and the gang, this family was quite happy.
New Floodplain Maps Impact Properties
By Ellen Oliver
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) updated the Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Stow, reshaping the areas considered in and out of floodplains. In a joint presentation with Bolton on July 29 at the Stow Town Hall, Stow’s Assistant Town Planner Jesse Steadman gave an overview of the detailed, and often confusing, issues related to the proposed maps.