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MSBA approves funding agreement for NRHS build

Massachusetts School Building Authority Approves Project Funding Agreement with Nashoba Regional School District for New High School Construction Bolton, Mass. (September 1, 2023) –  On August 30th, 2023 the Massachusetts School Building Authority’s (MSBA) Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve a project funding agreement with the Nashoba Regional School District for the construction of…

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Select Board approves STM Warrant; updates on proposed businesses

By Ann Needle The Select Board (SB) unanimously approved the Warrant for September’s Special Town Meeting at its Aug. 8 meeting. The SB also voted to support the plan to pay for the extra $2.5 million of the estimated Randall Library renovation, as well as the next step in making the accompanying Common Road one-way….

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Town of Stow Shares Update on Randall Library Project

The Town of Stow wishes to share the following update on the Randall Library project with the community, and provide further information about a proposal coming before the Special Town Meeting in September. Since 2020, the Town has been working toward a plan to modernize the Library to make it a focal point of life…

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Landry court case closer to settlement

By Ann Needle During her appearance Aug. 2 in Concord District Court, former Stow Treasurer/Collector Pamela Landry was given a date of Sept. 20 to return for what was described as a probable disposition of her case. Landry has been accused of taking money from the Town over a period of years during her tenure…

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Nashoba field hockey takes on summer program

By Michael James LeClair Most anyone who has followed high school sports in the Bolton, Stow and Lancaster area the past 10 years knows about the success of the Nashoba Regional field hockey program. Much of that success is due to the dedication of the team during the offseason and one key part of that…

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Letters to the Editor

Over the Fence Post – Letters to the Editor Gun “Manufacturing” in Stow?A Planning Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug 15 at 7:00 pm.  On the agenda is discussion of the Gleasondale Mill proposal to lease spaces to 10 gun “manufacturing” companies that have left Littleton and that are required to have a physical…

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Stow Public Safety Logs: July 31-Aug. 6, 2023

By Kristen Kerouac 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 July 31, 2023 11:42am ASSIST CITIZEN: A caller from Robert Road requested to speak with an officer regarding a follow-up question.  An officer advised the…

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SPECIAL TOWN MEETING INFORMATION

From the Office of the Stow Town Clerk SPECIAL TOWN MEETING * Location Change to CENTER SCHOOL * Monday, Sept. 18   7:00pm    Center School, 403 Great Rd ARTICLES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:Vote on borrowing funds for new Nashoba Regional High School (approx. $240 million)Vote on authorizing additional funds for the Randall Library Building Project…

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Footprints of Stow History: For Safety’s Sake

“For Safety’s Sake” By Stephanie Lewis An interesting feature of many small towns around Massachusetts is that they have a volunteer fire department or had one at some point.  Stow is no exception. Small town fire departments did not usually begin with a full-time paid staff.  They grew over the years, often starting by engaging…

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Calendar of Events

~IN BOLTON AND STOW~ STOW COUNCIL ON AGING EVENTSContact the COA or check out our monthly newsletter, The Stow Senior Scoop, for more information. To register go to https://myactivecenter.com, email [email protected] or call 978-897-1880.Conservation Walk at Captain Sargent – Aug. 10, 9:30am. Conservation Director Kathy Sferra will lead a one and 1/2 hour walk at…

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