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Confirmed Covid-19 case in Stow

One confirmed Covid-19 case in Stow. See more info from the Stow Board of Health athttps://www.stow-ma.gov/board-health/pages/covid-19-coronavirusinformation-updated-4220

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We appreciate your support during this current crisis that has negatively impacted the revenue stream of the newspaper. Any donations to see us through will be appreciated! 

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Have you seen this week’s edition?

March 18: Did you miss this week’s issue? Stay on top of the Stow/Bolton/Nashoba School news without having to leave your house! Subscribe for home delivery at www.stowindependent.com/subscription-payments You can also purchase a copy at Russell’s in Stow (and Maynard), Colonial Spirits at Stow Plaza, Emma’s Café, Country Cupboard in Bolton, Bolton Orchards, Stowbrook Gulf,…

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Minuteman High School closed through March 20

Minuteman High School Closed Through March 20 Due to Coronavirus Concerns LEXINGTON — Friday, March 13, 2020 — Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical High School will be closed through Friday, March 20, due to ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, joining numerous other school districts in the region that have cancelled classes as a precautionary measure. This afternoon,…

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Nashoba schools closed for 2 weeks

To: NRSD Families and Faculty From: Brooke Clenchy, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Todd Maguire, Assistant Superintendent of Schools Date: March 13, 2020 Re: COVID-19 Update (6) Dear Nashoba Families: Since our communication yesterday, the NRSD administration took part in a conference call with the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the MA Department…

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Event Cancellations

HELLO, DOLLY! UPDATE FROM NASHOBA FRIENDS OF DRAMA It is with heavy hearts that we are writing to indefinitely postpone Nashoba Regional High School’s production of Hello, Dolly! which was originally scheduled for March 20-22.  The passion, dedication, and superior effort our students, directors, producers, family, and volunteers have shown has been unbelievable.  We could not be…

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BREAKING… Stow Town Building closed to public

March 13, 2020 In hoping to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus, the following closures and event cancellations have been posted. This list will be updated as needed STOW TOWN BUILDING CLOSURE From William Wrigley, Stow Town Administrator Given the evolving conditions related to the spread of the Coronavirus, and its inherent risk to the…

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Obituary and tributes: Stephen Dungan Oct. 22, 2019

FULL OBITUARY HERE: http://fowlerkennedyfuneralhome.tributes.com/obituary/read/Stephen-M.-Dungan-107676826 From The Independent Clause, Oct. 23, 2019 Cyndy Bremer, owner/editor, The Stow and Bolton Independent I am very saddened to report the death of longtime Stow resident and volunteer Steve Dungan, who passed away this morning (Tuesday, Oct. 21). Steve held so many positions in Town Government and town charitable groups,…

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Stow Board of Health provides PFAS information

August 27, 2018 Submitted by the Stow Board of Health In response to the recent mailout from the Nashoba Regional School District regarding the discovery of Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in the public water supplies for the Hale Middle School and Center School, the Stow Board of Health would like to provide you with…

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Lower Village project on target

August 28, 2019 By Ann Needle Traffic stops and closed lanes aside, the good news from the Stow Planning Dept. is the latest phase of the Lower Village road project is on track to be officially completed by Nov. 15. According to Town Planner Jesse Steadman, the only tasks to be finished after mid-November should…

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