Pop Legend John Ford Coley at Bull Run
By Ann Needle
Many folks SAY they have a story to tell. And then there’s John Ford Coley, who is his own story. A Grammy nominee and platinum artist — and Texas native, self-styled historian, former social worker, actor — this half of the former 1970s pop duo of England Dan and John Ford Coley will be playing at Shirley’s Bull Run Saturday night.
And, if a recent hour-long conversation with the animated Coley points to anything, it’s to an evening of old and new songs and stories from just about anywhere.
Stow News Briefs
by Nancy Arsenault
A compilation of news items from around town, including the postponement of a Gun Safety Forum, New regulations for dog walkers at Stow Town Forest, Board of Selectmen meeting, a proposed land gift to the town and an update on the progress of the Delaney St. solar field.
The Independent Clause
I’m sad to hear the passing of more longtime Stow residents. Both Albert Hatch and Dick Colleton were graduates of the old Hale High School and were active in the alumni group’s reunions. Our condolences to their families and friends. SpringFest weekend has finally arrived. Starting this Friday evening, there will be a variety of…
Calendar
POSTPONED: Newtown + 5 Months: Where are we now? On the recommendation of Stow Police Chief Bill Bosworth the gun forum scheduled for May 15 will be postponed, most likely to a date this fall. See article page 1 and letter page 5 for more information. Fitness Dance Class to Benefit Multiple Sclerosis Research Global…
The Public Safety 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 May 6, 2013 2:31- 2:38am ALARM Multiple alarms at Citizens Bank, Wedgewood Pines and Bank of America were reported. The Police responded. Nothing was found. All was OK. 4:09am MEDICAL…
In This Week’s Print Edition… May 15, 2013
Where to Buy a Copy Subscribe for Home Delivery Social Worker to Address Growing Needs A new position in Stow, a dedicated Social Worker, was granted funding at Town Meeting, to help meet the rising needs of many of the town’s residents of all ages. The Town Meeting vote allocated $4,000 toward the position, with…
Nashoba Girls Lax Grows Up
By Ellen Oliver
Nashoba Girls (youth) Lacrosse is in a boom mode with 90 girls signing up for the 2013 season. “We’re growing steadily,” said NGL President Gigi Lengieza. Now in its sixth year, the team offerings have expanded from one for each level to two at the U15 level.
Open to girls from Stow, Bolton, and Lancaster, the youth program mimics the high school team by drawing teams from the same geographic pool as well as playing many of the same Central Mass opponents. “The teams we play in youth lacrosse are a lot of the same ones we play at the high school level,” said Lengieza.
Oliver (Black and Blue) All Over
By Ellen Oliver
When I was invited to play paint ball with former military people and experienced weekend warriors, Nancy Reagan’s words kept ringing in my head: “Just say no.”
Sixteen of us met last Friday morning at Action Paintball in Tewksbury. The paintball compound is at the end of a road that makes you wonder if you’ve taken a wrong turn. Aside from a running freight train barely visible in the distance, the area is remote, prompting one player to claim he heard the banjo music from Deliverance as he drove up.
Nashoba Moves Beyond the Budget
By Ann Needle
With next year’s budget successfully voted in at all three Nashoba-member town meetings on Monday, the Nashoba School Committee continued to look toward next school year at their Tuesday meeting.
In a report on school council activity at Nashoba Regional High School, Principal Dr. Parry Graham focused on how the school has been working toward two major goals in its school improvement plan. Student Council Rep. Brendan McMullen outlined some of the steps taken regarding the first goal of better understanding and addressing safety concerns and perceptions. These included talking to the Bolton Police about the possibility of putting in a school resource officer, arranging an upcoming safety presentation for juniors and seniors by the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, and collecting data from other high schools on their safety set-ups.