“Substantial Disruptive Effect” at Nashoba?
By Ann Needle
The topic of the evening was not at the top of the Nashoba School Committee’s agenda last night, but that did not stop it from dominating the meeting for more than an hour. “We think we know why many of you are here,” Committee Co-Chair Nancy Federspiel of Bolton announced to about 25 audience members. “But this is not a School Committee issue, it’s an issue for the high school.”
The Independent Clause
In the 14 years I’ve been editing and producing newspapers, never have I had a week like this one. As I sit here Tuesday afternoon, trying to wrap my head around the multiple questions and up-in-the-air issues that remain before a rapidly-approaching print deadline, I’m contemplating just replacing everything with hand-drawn cartoons and pretty pictures…
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Fresh Baked Apple Pies and Historic Slates Available Fresh baked apple pies from First Parish Church of Stow and Acton will only be available for two more weeks! Stock your freezer now! Pies will be sold from the Apple Pie Stand at the church on the Common in Stow, at the intersection of Routes 117…
Police Log
Monday September 17, 2012 9:38am ASSIST CITIZEN A walk-in requested to speak with an officer regarding possible fraud. An officer advised the individual. 2:38pm ANIMAL A caller on Packard road reported that a baby goat was running in the road. The Animal Control Officer was contacted. Tuesday September 18, 2012 8:51am LOST A…
Nashoba Stadium on Time and on Budget By Ellen Oliver The new Nashoba Stadium opened to rave reviews according to Nashoba District Facilities Manager Bill Cleary and Athletic Director Tania Rich. “The kids love playing on the field,” said Rich. “We’re happy with how it looks and how fast it was put in.” The first…
New Pest Threat Found in MA Tree
By Nancy Arsenault
While the Asian Long Horned Beetle may have spared your most beloved shade trees, now it’s time to keep an eye out for the next deadly pest– the Emerald Ash Borer.
Group Focuses on Business Development
By Nancy Arsenault
Stow last voted to create an Economic Development Commission in 1966, but for reasons unknown today, that Commission was never actually formed. Now, 46 years later, with a limping commercial center, vacant storefronts and several parcels of open industrial land in Stow, one Selectman is hoping to revive the concept of the Commission and bring vitality back to the business community.
Nashoba Stadium on Time and on Budget
By Ellen Oliver
The new Nashoba Stadium opened to rave reviews according to Nashoba District Facilities Manager Bill Cleary and Athletic Director Tania Rich. “The kids love playing on the field,” said Rich. “We’re happy with how it looks and how fast it was put in.”
The Independent Clause
We’re gearing up for a big issue next week. There will be special sections and lots of information, including information on the multiple capital projects coming before the Town at the Fall Town Meeting in October. There will also be several forums for residents to get more information about the projects and give their feedback,…