USA Deck Hockey Team Takes Silver
Stow/Nashoba players compete By Ellen Oliver The men’s USA ball hockey team competed in the 2013 World Ball Hockey Federation Championships in Toronto Canada, June 3-9 and took home a silver medal for their efforts. The team had ties to the Nashoba community uniting Steve Kendall, teacher and coach at Nashoba, Matt Gilchrest, a…
Hams to the Rescue
By Ann Needle With high tech just about everywhere, it is tough to imagine life without the magic of the Internet and cell phones. But, take these away, and there are dedicated amateur shortwave radio enthusiasts in Stow and surrounding communities ready to step in and help keep friends and neighbors in touch with what…
“Grandparent Scam” Hits Stow Seniors
By Nancy Arsenault “This is a call from your favorite grandson,” said a man’s voice when Stow resident Eveleth Cowles, 86, picked up the phone at her home. But Eveleth only has one grandson and he has a Southern accent, unlike the voice on the other end of the phone, she quickly thought to…
In This Week’s Print Edition… June 26,2013
Where to Buy a Copy Subscribe for Home Delivery Resident Appeals Housing Decision DeVincent Drive resident Gregory Reynolds has filed an appeal to the Middlesex Superior Court’s May decision in favor of the Stow Zoning Board of Appeals and Stow Community Housing Corp in regards to the expansion of the Plantation Apartment complex. Reynolds’ complaints…
The Independent Clause… June 19, 2013
It’s almost that time! Summer Vacation time is around the corner and I know I’m excited! For this year’s Summer Break for the Independent, we will NOT be publishing on JULY 10. So, NO PAPER JULY 10. We will be publishing July 3 and will be back in print July 17. And before you head out for your…
Public Safety Log… June 19, 2013
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 10, 2013 6:59pm MEDICAL EMERGENCY A caller from Wheeler Road requested an ambulance for a young child who hit her head. The Police and Fire/Rescue responded. An…
Calendar… June 19, 2013
I’m Not Finished Yet! A Retrospective of 40 Years of Artwork. In celebrating her 80th birthday, Stow Artist Judith Jaffe Halprin decided to organize the artwork she has created over the years. She will present “I’m Not Finished Yet” an overview of 40 years of her artwork that can be seen at: Artspace Gallery, 63…
NRHS Baseball Represents at States
By Ellen Oliver There are nine players on a baseball team, but during the Division 1 State Championship game on Saturday, Nashoba had trouble with just one member of the Bridgewater-Raynham squad, southpaw pitcher Mike Bruemmel. Bruemmel threw a no-hitter into the eighth inning, until Nashoba’s Jack Sarnoski hit into the gap in centerfield to…
Building Bridges Across Generations
By Nancy Arsenault The buzz in the room is louder than anything usually allowed in a classroom. Up and down activity from the seats is welcomed instead of discouraged. What else is different? While the setting is the Center Elementary School, many of these students are 60, 70 and 80 years of age. That’s just…